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EK53 BWD

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,083 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,130 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2008 47,145 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,658 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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EK53 BWD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK53 BWD, 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 EK53 BWD registered?

EK53 BWD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EK53 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 BWD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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