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VO03 PYL

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,018 miles

noise coming from cam belt area advise check

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,018 miles

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

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

noise coming from cam belt area advise check

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 11 May 2011 76,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

can't see rear brake pads very well

front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear rear seat missing

play offside steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,837 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,335 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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VO03 PYL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO03 PYL, 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 VO03 PYL registered?

VO03 PYL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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