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DA53 UEZ

2003 Citroen C8

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 79,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 71,816 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 71,816 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,358 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,826 miles

Rear wiper damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,314 miles

2 rear seats missing so not able to check

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

rear wiper motor insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,618 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 22,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DA53 UEZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA53 UEZ, 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 DA53 UEZ registered?

DA53 UEZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is DA53 UEZ safe to buy?

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