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WR52 DWO

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,661 mi
Last recorded99,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 DWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,213 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,213 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,153 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,290 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,228 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,228 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,572 miles

O/S/F steering rack arm slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F steering rack arm slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,096 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 38,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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WR52 DWO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR52 DWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR52 DWO?

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What year was WR52 DWO registered?

WR52 DWO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WR52 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 DWO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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