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VX03 MHU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure low o/s/f

Fail 24 Sep 2012 120,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure low o/s/f

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,136 miles

front wipers split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dash

Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dash

front wipers split

Fail 24 Sep 2010 81,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

earth wire broken offside middle chassis

offside sliding door does not open from outside

various wires left unfastened/insecure around engine and new gearbox

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,876 miles

earth wire broken offside middle chassis

offside sliding door does not open from outside

various wires left unfastened/insecure around engine and new gearbox

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,371 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 32,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brakes require service soonest

exhaust earth clamp rotten/broken

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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VX03 MHU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VX03 MHU, 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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VX03 MHU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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