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DE53 YMP

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

91,896 mi
Last recorded91,896 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,896 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

child seat fitted to centre rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside front passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to centre rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside front passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,154 miles

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seat squabs

covers fitted

nearside rear light cluster loose

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,036 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,039 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 YMP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey 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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

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

Is DE53 YMP safe to buy?

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