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HY53 UFW

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,555 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 89,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,932 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)

airbag lamp on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,438 miles

Air Bag light on dash

Fail 11 Nov 2011 66,438 miles

Air Bag light on dash

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 60,977 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2010 60,905 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,187 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,112 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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HY53 UFW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY53 UFW, 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 HY53 UFW registered?

HY53 UFW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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