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HD53 FUW

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 87,280 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 87,274 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,336 miles

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

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)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

damage nearside door mirror glass.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,472 miles

both front tyres legal only on outer edges

o/s anti-roll bar link rubber boot split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,166 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 59,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside rear only one side lamp working

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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HD53 FUW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD53 FUW, 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 HD53 FUW registered?

HD53 FUW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HD53 FUW safe to buy?

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