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KF53 GUW

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 GUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 120,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,018 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,444 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,444 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,366 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 33,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 27,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KF53 GUW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 KF53 GUW, 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 KF53 GUW registered?

KF53 GUW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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