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EF52 EBD

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,072 mi
Last recorded52,072 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 EBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 52,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,728 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 51,219 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 50,756 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,756 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,285 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tred. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 44,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 42,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger corroded off exhaust and slight blow from catalyst joint

light cracking to rear tyre walls

spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jan 2016 41,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger corroded off exhaust and slight blow from catalyst joint

light cracking to rear tyre walls

spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,492 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 36,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,846 miles

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

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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EF52 EBD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF52 EBD, 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 EF52 EBD registered?

EF52 EBD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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