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KX53 ABK

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,548 mi
Last recorded70,548 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,548 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel defective (cords exposed)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel defective (cords exposed)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 35,093 miles

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,136 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 32,136 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Undertray insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,234 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,502 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 27,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING FROM OUT SIDE.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 27,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING FROM OUT SIDE.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,895 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 24,890 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,445 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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KX53 ABK is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KX53 ABK, 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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KX53 ABK is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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