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SM03 AVV

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,876 mi
Last recorded137,876 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 137,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective center section hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 137,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective center section hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,287 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 128,287 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,592 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,745 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2016 106,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2015 92,673 miles

front cross members corroded

nsr and osr inner lower sills corroded

nsr and osr outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2015 92,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front cross members corroded

nsr and osr inner lower sills corroded

nsr and osr outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,507 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,507 miles

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,227 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,642 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres outer edge slightly worn

Fail 10 Apr 2010 75,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,537 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,036 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 58,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,156 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 AVV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AVV, 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 AVV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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