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FX53 WYM

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,274 mi
Last recorded121,274 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 121,274 miles

Undertray fitted

Slight play in offside steering

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

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

Nearside front brake wear sensor fouling on the wheel

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 121,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake wear sensor fouling on the wheel

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in offside steering

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,455 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre has 2 punctures

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 118,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre has 2 punctures

Offside rear parking brake cable corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 Apr 2015 113,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Apr 2014 105,745 miles

Both front tyre's worn heavy on the outer edge's.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre's worn heavy on the outer edge's.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,780 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 91,211 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 83,352 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2010 83,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,511 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,593 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 51,592 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads wearing thin. † †Front brake discs slightly worn. †

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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FX53 WYM is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FX53 WYM, 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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FX53 WYM is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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