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KU53 DZF

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,280 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

o/s/f seat but height adjuster defective but secure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

movement to o/s/f seat height adjuster when removing yourself from seat

Fail 8 Oct 2013 86,899 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

movement to o/s/f seat height adjuster when removing yourself from seat

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,493 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,640 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 51,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,488 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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KU53 DZF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

KU53 DZF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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