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FL03 PVY

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

244,252 mi
Last recorded244,252 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 PVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 244,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 240,926 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 234,525 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 234,519 miles

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

FUEL COOLER INSICURE

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 226,316 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 226,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 220,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 220,501 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 213,727 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 213,627 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 208,674 miles

both steering rack boots in poor condition

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

o/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 2 Jun 2008 189,355 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 157,111 miles

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

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

Slight play in Osf steering rack

Pass 26 May 2007 121,438 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2007 121,438 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2006 87,334 miles

Anti pollution light on

Oil leak

Slight play in osf inner steering rack drumstick

os and ns front and rear wipers all split

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,813 miles

nails in o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

note/ pads not checked

rear number plate discoulerd

Fail 31 Jul 2006 81,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nails in o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

note/ pads not checked

rear number plate discoulerd

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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FL03 PVY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL03 PVY, 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 FL03 PVY registered?

FL03 PVY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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