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AM03 DLY

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 DLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,008 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition but no split found

o/s/f cv boot secured poorly

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Apr 2012 121,726 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor condition but no split found

o/s/f cv boot secured poorly

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Apr 2011 116,404 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Apr 2011 116,404 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2010 111,086 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 111,013 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 105,548 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 101,598 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 101,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 79,926 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 79,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,308 miles

both rear tyers wearing on outter side

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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AM03 DLY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM03 DLY, 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 AM03 DLY registered?

AM03 DLY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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