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YS03 VJA

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,976 mi
Last recorded73,976 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 73,976 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 73,976 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,137 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VJA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VJA, 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 YS03 VJA registered?

YS03 VJA is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is YS03 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 VJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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