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AF03 MVK

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 93,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,995 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2015 81,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

seats missing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,697 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,582 miles

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

front wipers split

fuel filter damp

Fail 6 Aug 2011 67,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

fuel filter damp

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 65,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,364 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 62,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 40,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,913 miles

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

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

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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AF03 MVK is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF03 MVK, 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 AF03 MVK registered?

AF03 MVK is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AF03 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 MVK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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