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SK03 XYV

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 76,467 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Offside rear of front subframe has a broken bolt but not effecting its security.

Fail 18 May 2010 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Offside rear of front subframe has a broken bolt but not effecting its security.

Slight free play at handbrake lever.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SK03 XYV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK03 XYV, 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 SK03 XYV registered?

SK03 XYV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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