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BV03 EXN

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,118 mi
Last recorded131,118 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r lense taped up

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight play in trackrod ends

Fail 5 Nov 2018 130,351 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers not returning (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,192 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2017 118,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2016 111,701 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 111,701 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,092 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,485 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,485 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,362 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 77,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,961 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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BV03 EXN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV03 EXN, 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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BV03 EXN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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