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YR03 SZD

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

136,113 mi
Last recorded136,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 SZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 136,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 136,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 122,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror glass missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 122,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s mirror glass missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 122,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass missing

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 111,828 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,173 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 101,173 miles

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

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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YR03 SZD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 YR03 SZD, 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 YR03 SZD registered?

YR03 SZD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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