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YF03 FKZ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,866 mi
Last recorded105,866 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 FKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 105,866 miles

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

gearbox noisey

Fail 27 Jun 2015 105,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 93,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 89,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 89,199 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 85,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 81,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,790 miles

nearside mirror glass loose

suspect fuel leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,756 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 36,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber missing (metal pedal is antislip)

Pass 8 May 2006 36,133 miles

brake pedal rubber missing (metal pedal is antislip)

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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YF03 FKZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver 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 YF03 FKZ, 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 YF03 FKZ registered?

YF03 FKZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 FKZ 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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