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EK53 BXB

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 98,222 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,232 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 51,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 BXB is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 BXB registered?

EK53 BXB is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EK53 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 BXB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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