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SM03 GMF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,421 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 63,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,926 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 46,926 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 28,303 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 28,303 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,686 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 GMF 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 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

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

Is SM03 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 GMF 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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