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AO03 OEX

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,361 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,559 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres 2mm perished/cracking various shallow cuts

seats missing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,488 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,102 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint slightly worn

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 1 Oct 2013 81,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner steering rack joint slightly worn

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,659 miles

Movement in steering rack inner joint o/s

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

engine under tray loose

passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,659 miles

Movement in steering rack inner joint o/s

engine under tray loose

passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,320 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 63,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,168 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,168 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,175 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 44,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front discs and pads worn

nsr sliding door will not poen

rear pads and discs worn

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,990 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 39,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small coolant leak from rigid heater pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,377 miles

O/S PARKING BRAKE SHOWS LOW READING

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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AO03 OEX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO03 OEX, 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 AO03 OEX registered?

AO03 OEX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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