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YG03 AFS

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,538 mi
Last recorded56,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 AFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,538 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,538 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 51,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,405 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,780 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,780 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,569 miles

front bonnet release brocken under bonnet

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,582 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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YG03 AFS is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG03 AFS, 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 YG03 AFS registered?

YG03 AFS is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is YG03 AFS safe to buy?

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