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KS52 DYB

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,504 mi
Last recorded91,504 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 70,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,744 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,514 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,236 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 24,236 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front tyres worn bald on outer edges.

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 DYB is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS52 DYB registered?

KS52 DYB is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is KS52 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 DYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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