MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,562 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill , jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
corrosion/wear in offside rear brake disc and some imbalance/noise from rear brake when tested
engine mil light on/off though test , uneven engine tick over
nearside outer cv boot damp with grease , engine/gearbox oil leaks
offside rear seat belt not tested due to seat not fitted at time of test
poor nearside headlight pattern light output
some imbalance/judder in front brakes , nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
no rear seats fitted
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light illuminated
oil leak
tick over uneven
unable to test rear seat belts
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light illuminated
oil leak
tick over uneven
unable to test rear seat belts
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
alternator belt tensioner noisy
engine management light illuminated
oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs corroded/scorched
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
alternator belt tensioner noisy
engine management light illuminated
oil leak
engine mangement light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake pad warning light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake pad warning light on
engine mangement light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dashboard indicates a catalytic converter fault
engine management light flashing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dashboard indicates a catalytic converter fault
engine management light flashing
bonnet release catch broken and hard to operate
engine management light on
nearside door mirror glass cracked but not obligatory
nearside front outer cv boot slightly leaking grease
only nearside front and nearside center seat testable at time of test
possible leak from exhaust manifold gasket when cold
rear wiper not clearing screen
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
bonnet release catch broken and hard to operate
engine management light on
front bumper partially insecure
nearside door mirror glass cracked but not obligatory
nearside front outer cv boot slightly leaking grease
only nearside front and nearside center seat testable at time of test
possible leak from exhaust manifold gasket when cold
rear wiper not clearing screen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
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SM03 AEA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 SM03 AEA, 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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SM03 AEA is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2003.
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