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KU53 ZFX

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,884 mi
Last recorded118,884 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ZFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 112,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 104,729 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,659 miles

Front registration plate cracked but still clearly readable

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate cracked but still clearly readable

Nearside wing mirror missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 80,888 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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 ZFX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

KU53 ZFX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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