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SM03 AWJ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 109,793 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,628 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside tail lamp damaged but not emmitting white light

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,173 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside tail lamp damaged but not emmitting white light

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 84,953 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,241 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 58,331 miles

Advise both front windows inop

Advise front discs

Advise n/s/f + o/s/f shockers

Advise rear discs

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,331 miles

Advise front discs

Advise n/s/f + o/s/f shockers

Advise rear discs

Advise both front windows inop

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,411 miles

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

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,410 miles

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

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

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel

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 AWJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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