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PL03 UNE

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,989 mi
Last recorded127,989 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Dec 2013 127,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,609 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 122,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,366 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

front pads low

rear exhaust been repaired

Fail 5 Dec 2011 100,167 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front pads low

rear exhaust been repaired

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,142 miles

Exhaust repaired with bandage and sealer

Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nearside front wheel trim missing

radio insecure

rear brake slightly out of balance

slight weep from radiator bottom hose

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare requries tightening

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,641 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,641 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,117 miles

air bag light on

handbrake lamp does not illuminate

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,965 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,410 miles

Child seat fitted to off side rear seat

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,690 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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PL03 UNE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 UNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL03 UNE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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