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FX53 YEF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,022 mi
Last recorded104,022 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 104,022 miles

slight play o/s/f suspension ball joint

Fail 16 Dec 2013 103,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play o/s/f suspension ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,873 miles

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

damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,693 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,516 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 55,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,732 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,926 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,073 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,422 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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FX53 YEF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX53 YEF, 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 FX53 YEF registered?

FX53 YEF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FX53 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 YEF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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