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DF53 SYE

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,765 mi
Last recorded87,765 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,690 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blow at rear joint

fornt brake discs corroded and worn and pads low

o/s/f outter c.v boot contaminated

transmission oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,928 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,527 miles

nearside rear childseat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,453 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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DF53 SYE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF53 SYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 SYE registered?

DF53 SYE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is DF53 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 SYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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