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WF03 VBV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,387 mi
Last recorded110,387 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 VBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four brake discs corroded

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front fog light not working

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 110,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four brake discs corroded

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front fog light not working

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,332 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,935 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,935 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 98,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,906 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,906 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,653 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,524 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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WF03 VBV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WF03 VBV, 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 WF03 VBV registered?

WF03 VBV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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