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YY03 VZP

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,490 mi
Last recorded99,490 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,498 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,267 miles

additional rear seats taken out so rear seatbelts not fully checked

front brake pads wearing low [visual,wheels on]

rear silencer duter skin heavily corroded in parts

Fail 12 Nov 2011 49,267 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

additional rear seats taken out so rear seatbelts not fully checked

front brake pads wearing low [visual,wheels on]

rear silencer duter skin heavily corroded in parts

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,898 miles

wiper blades splitting o/s n/s

Fail 12 Nov 2009 35,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper blades splitting o/s n/s

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,733 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 25,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,594 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 20,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YY03 VZP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY03 VZP, 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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YY03 VZP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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