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CK53 SLV

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 SLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,308 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 99,307 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 88,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 May 2014 76,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 May 2014 76,981 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear light cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear light cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,392 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,096 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to misshape

offside front tyre worn on outer edge 215/65/15h

Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,161 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,015 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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CK53 SLV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CK53 SLV, 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 CK53 SLV registered?

CK53 SLV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is CK53 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 SLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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