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PN03 XHL

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 68,492 miles

rear seats missing

Fail 17 May 2013 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear seats missing

Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,405 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,935 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,935 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 52,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,412 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,162 miles

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

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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PN03 XHL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PN03 XHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN03 XHL registered?

PN03 XHL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PN03 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 XHL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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