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SD03 KZV

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 KZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 93,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

rear wiper blade poor condition

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2015 93,714 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

rear wiper blade poor condition

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2014 867,292 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate abit poor

front wipers abit poor

Fail 16 May 2014 86,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate abit poor

front wipers abit poor

Pass 17 May 2013 79,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2013 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 73,001 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2012 72,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2011 64,388 miles

Engine light on

Undertray loose

Pass 19 May 2010 56,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2010 56,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,994 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 49,913 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,878 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 42,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Fail 15 May 2007 35,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 35,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 28,613 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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SD03 KZV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SD03 KZV, 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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What year was SD03 KZV registered?

SD03 KZV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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