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DG53 KVH

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,934 mi
Last recorded111,934 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 111,934 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 111,934 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,066 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last rear ()

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last rear ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015
Pass 11 Oct 2014 95,508 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,424 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 89,424 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2012 79,224 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,653 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 57,080 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,639 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,822 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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DG53 KVH is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG53 KVH, 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 DG53 KVH registered?

DG53 KVH is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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