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KJ53 YLD

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018
Pass 19 Nov 2016 100,294 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 95,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,683 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,683 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,547 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Oil leak rear of engine

Tailgate supports weak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 73,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 67,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,619 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,788 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,234 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 42,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,524 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 YLD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ53 YLD, 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 KJ53 YLD registered?

KJ53 YLD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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