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Y16 SOL

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,814 mi
Last recorded75,814 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,038 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 99v(on legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,876 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 60,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 99v (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 99h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 52,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 99h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,553 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Sep 2015 44,553 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,854 miles

offside reaer tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,132 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre was manufactured in 2004, is worn close to legal limit and badly worn on outside shoulder

offside front tyre was manufactured in 2004, is worn close to legal limit and badly worn on outside shoulder

offside rear tyre was manufactured in 2004, is worn close to legal limit

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,973 miles

near and offside front and rear tyres sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 2 Apr 2013 25,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,732 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 19,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,303 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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Y16 SOL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y16 SOL, 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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Y16 SOL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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