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KS52 DZC

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,517 mi
Last recorded119,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 DZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,517 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 119,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine stay (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

noise from crank pulley

skid light on

stop light on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,660 miles

both rear seats folded down at time of test

tyre wear on both front tyres

Fail 18 Nov 2014 115,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear seats folded down at time of test

tyre wear on both front tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2013 112,149 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 112,146 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 105,098 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,098 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 7 Feb 2011 104,704 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,560 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 94,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 88,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2006 41,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front blades split on ends

spare tyre defective

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 DZC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KS52 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

KS52 DZC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is KS52 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 DZC shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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