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DE53 YMM

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,514 mi
Last recorded125,514 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,477 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,641 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,638 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,746 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,581 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,347 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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DE53 YMM is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE53 YMM, 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 DE53 YMM registered?

DE53 YMM is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DE53 YMM safe to buy?

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