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YS03 HYU

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 HYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 112,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 111,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 tyres very close to limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 103,859 miles

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

N/S/FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 103,859 miles

N/S/FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 82,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 82,104 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 May 2006 70,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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YS03 HYU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YS03 HYU, 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

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What year was YS03 HYU registered?

YS03 HYU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is YS03 HYU safe to buy?

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