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KL53 DBU

2003 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,003 mi
Last recorded83,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,003 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 83,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,394 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/ outer sill damaged

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/ outer sill damaged

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,158 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre perrished on outer sidewall

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre perrished on outer sidewall

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,528 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,926 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KL53 DBU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KL53 DBU, 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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KL53 DBU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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