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BL52 YHF

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,526 mi
Last recorded78,526 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,526 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,119 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 55,344 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,153 miles

hand brake only 16%

Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,062 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 47,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,543 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,150 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,939 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,279 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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BL52 YHF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL52 YHF, 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 BL52 YHF registered?

BL52 YHF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is BL52 YHF safe to buy?

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