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EK53 MLV

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,174 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe near engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,372 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,389 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 103,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 88,159 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

only n/s rear seat fitted on third row at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,159 miles

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

only n/s rear seat fitted on third row at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front sub frame starting to rust

handbrake binding slightly o/s/r

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front sub frame starting to rust

handbrake binding slightly o/s/r

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,515 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,686 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 67,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,333 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,087 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 MLV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK53 MLV, 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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EK53 MLV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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