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HK53 FSL

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,180 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 40% of high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower section of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Third row seats removed

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 85,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 40% of high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower section of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Third row seats removed

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,627 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear silencer exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,688 miles

Rear exhaust silencer broken

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer broken

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,873 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded and broken, system still supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn thin on outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer shelling and baffles broken

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,710 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket corroded away.

Item removed from drivers view.

Rear Exhaust silencer starting to shell.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 66,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust centre support bracket corroded away.

Item removed from drivers view.

Rear Exhaust silencer starting to shell.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,412 miles

spare wheel insecure

Offside wiper split

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre bauld on outter edge.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear silencer shelling.

Vehicle wet when tested.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 55,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre bauld on outter edge.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear silencer shelling.

Vehicle wet when tested.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,867 miles

O/S/F dipbeam bulb has pattern but not secure.

Rear silencer starting to shell.

Rear wiper has no rubber blade.

Vehicle wet when tested.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/F dipbeam bulb has pattern but not secure.

Rear silencer starting to shell.

Rear wiper has no rubber blade.

Vehicle wet when tested.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2012 48,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,170 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar droplink (top ball joint) gaitor split

nearside tyre possible puncture also worn close to legal limit

offside front (steering) inner ball end has slight play

offside rear tyre punctured

offside windscreen wiper blade split at ends

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,170 miles

nearside front antiroll bar droplink (top ball joint) gaitor split

nearside tyre possible puncture also worn close to legal limit

offside front (steering) inner ball end has slight play

offside rear tyre punctured

offside windscreen wiper blade split at ends

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,380 miles

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

nearside rear caliper has restricted free movement

Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,322 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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HK53 FSL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HK53 FSL, 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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HK53 FSL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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