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WN03 ARZ

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,449 mi
Last recorded168,449 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 ARZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 168,449 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes in place - especially near full tank - recommend replace soon

damage to o/s/r lamp unit

exhaust rear silencer slgithly starting to blow @ front

handbrake close to full travel

n/s/r tyre bold outer edge

o/s/f ball joint rubber splitting + possible slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2016 168,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken away (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes in place - especially near full tank - recommend replace soon

damage to o/s/r lamp unit

exhaust rear silencer slgithly starting to blow @ front

handbrake close to full travel

n/s/r tyre bold outer edge

o/s/f ball joint rubber splitting + possible slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2014 158,121 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 157,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 150,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 150,521 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 142,234 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 139,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 132,242 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

handbrake efficiency on rbt on offside lower than nearside

Fail 15 Apr 2010 132,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake efficiency on rbt on offside lower than nearside

Pass 16 Apr 2009 124,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 115,876 miles

nearside brake low effort on imbalance check

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2007 106,539 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake inmbalance at 16%, nearside front low effort

Fail 28 Apr 2006 97,393 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 97,393 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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WN03 ARZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN03 ARZ, 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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WN03 ARZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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