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KJ53 CYF

2003 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 CYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,793 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 55,706 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,060 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,772 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 37,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,293 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,484 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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KJ53 CYF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ53 CYF, 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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KJ53 CYF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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