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YW03 DWC

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,044 mi
Last recorded115,044 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 DWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 115,044 miles

damping on steering rack

slight play in nearside rear axle pivot bush

Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no smoke detected

Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,340 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,987 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

nearside door mirror glass insecure

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

slight marking on windscreen

slight water leak underneath

Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,497 miles

Slight play OS rack end

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,438 miles

rear exhaust heat shield rattleing

Fail 15 Aug 2008 63,438 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield rattleing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,717 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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YW03 DWC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YW03 DWC, 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 YW03 DWC registered?

YW03 DWC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is YW03 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 DWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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