MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag light on
front and rear brake discs scored and pitted
Front discs worn
Nearside front c.v boot perishing
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front discs worn
Nearside front c.v boot perishing
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)
air bag light on dash
slight play in o/s/f steering arm
Rear tyres wearing edges
How Reliable is the Citroen C8?
Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 VBU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 DY53 VBU, 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 DY53 VBU registered?
DY53 VBU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is DY53 VBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY53 VBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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