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SM03 AEA

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 97,562 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,787 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 95,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,062 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,040 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 89,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,109 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 86,108 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 84,096 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,169 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 78,091 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 71,919 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2010 65,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,558 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,534 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,664 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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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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