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HV53 YHP

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

192,398 mi
Last recorded192,398 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 192,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 192,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 181,694 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive poss diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 181,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive poss diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 174,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 165,862 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 165,862 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 155,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 155,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe/flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 155,514 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pipe/flexi slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 143,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 143,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 136,455 miles

Child Seat Fitted O/S/R

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At DPF to Tail Section Joint (7.1.2)

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

Under trays Fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 129,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,081 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 113,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,577 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2011 71,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,452 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HV53 YHP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HV53 YHP, 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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HV53 YHP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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