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CA03 XAP

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2017

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,597 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,050 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,958 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 69,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2011 60,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,619 miles

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

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

o/s driveshaft inner boot worn

slight play o/side tie rod arm

Pass 9 May 2008 51,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2008 51,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2007 48,476 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 48,476 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,394 miles

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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CA03 XAP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA03 XAP, 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 CA03 XAP registered?

CA03 XAP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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