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SL03 XDB

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,867 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

airbag light on due to airbags being de-activated

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,893 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,713 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

different size tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,684 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats folded 7 seater vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,560 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,205 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low

Fail 7 Nov 2007 52,161 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

park brake arm not returning

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,111 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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SL03 XDB is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL03 XDB, 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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SL03 XDB is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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