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SM03 AWF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,665 mi
Last recorded106,665 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,665 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroding in areas

brake pedal slightly creeps

offside rear upper side light does not work

slight play to offside front inner wheel to steering rack

spare tyre not fully secure

Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroding in areas

brake pedal slightly creeps

offside rear upper side light does not work

slight play to offside front inner wheel to steering rack

spare tyre not fully secure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 95,407 miles

engine management light stays on

slight play in offside front inner wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,285 miles

nearside front dip beam slightly dim

nearside rear upper side light does not work

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,105 miles

drivers seat adjusting handle insecure

imbalance developing on front brakes

rear exhaust box corroding

restricted access to engine bay

underside inspection restricted by undertray

Fail 22 Mar 2007 51,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

font brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

font brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,489 miles

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

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

interior mirror missing.

rear washer inop.

Fail 24 Mar 2006 44,489 miles

rear washer inop.

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

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

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

interior mirror missing.

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 AWF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWF, 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 SM03 AWF registered?

SM03 AWF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SM03 AWF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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