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KU53 DVY

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 DVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 67,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 514,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,449 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 47,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

near side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

near side rear tyre is badly worn on the outer edge

off side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 41,732 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 41,732 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,199 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r side light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,542 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 32,536 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2007 26,302 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KU53 DVY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU53 DVY, 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 KU53 DVY registered?

KU53 DVY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is KU53 DVY safe to buy?

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