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FY53 CYP

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,838 miles

N/S door mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake discs rusting

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,838 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S door mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

not all seats fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

not all seats fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,984 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,550 miles

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

Rear disc's slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,072 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 61,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 May 2008 47,647 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 47,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

spare wheel insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FY53 CYP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FY53 CYP, 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 FY53 CYP registered?

FY53 CYP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FY53 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 CYP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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