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DU53 NCY

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 NCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front windscreen wipers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,538 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,386 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 80,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 74,490 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 63,055 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 May 2008 63,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 63,042 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,502 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,502 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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DU53 NCY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU53 NCY, 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 DU53 NCY registered?

DU53 NCY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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