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KM53 HLD

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 HLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,763 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

Front suspension components, rust corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

Front suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,303 miles

Front No-plate is lightly cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front No-plate is lightly cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,238 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 86,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,493 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,251 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,931 miles

E.M.L on dash

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,179 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 48,366 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 48,293 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 43,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper deteriorated but clears ok

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,215 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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KM53 HLD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 KM53 HLD, 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 KM53 HLD registered?

KM53 HLD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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