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KS52 DPY

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 95,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,476 miles

rear exhaust box corroded, nearside rear tyre has bald edge and close to limit, nearside front tyre has bald edge and close to limit, offside front tyre has bald edge, nearside mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,700 miles

engine managment light on, both wipers torn, handbrake travel high, nearside mirror cracked, offside rack worn, nearside tyre low, offside tyre has a bald edge

Fail 25 Jun 2010 78,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on, both wipers torn, handbrake travel high, nearside mirror cracked, offside rack worn, nearside tyre low, offside tyre has a bald edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,770 miles

air bag light is on, near side door mirror glass is cracked, front brake imbalance, exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion, exhaust centre pipe mount is corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,235 miles

near side door mirror glass is cracked, lower ball joints are worn, rear box is corroded, all discs are worn, brake imbalance to off side front

Pass 23 Jun 2007 59,159 miles

slight play in nearside steering †slight bind nearside front brake

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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KS52 DPY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS52 DPY, 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 KS52 DPY registered?

KS52 DPY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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