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CX53 YUN

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YUN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washer bottle top missing, crankshaft pulley noisey.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Only one rear seat fitted at time of test.[o/s rear.]

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 86,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Only one raer seat fitted at time of test.(o/s rear)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,953 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs showing wear

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,233 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 48,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,718 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,307 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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CX53 YUN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX53 YUN, 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 CX53 YUN registered?

CX53 YUN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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