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KY53 NUP

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,433 mi
Last recorded152,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 152,433 miles

child seat fitted middle n/s

front number plate cracked can be read

Pass 21 May 2014 146,830 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 134,739 miles

offside front seat cushion ripped

offside front tyre worn on edges

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 25 Apr 2013 134,689 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front seat cushion ripped

offside front tyre worn on edges

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 16 May 2012 123,050 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 123,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 112,693 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 112,683 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 111,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front brake discs worn

front tyres H rated rear tyres T rated,215/65/15

offside hand brake low effort.

offside handbrake lever not fully returning

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,812 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

rear washer defective

Fail 23 Apr 2010 102,812 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

rear washer defective

Fail 14 May 2009 92,891 miles

Both rear brake discs worn .

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2009 92,891 miles

Both rear brake discs worn .

Pass 22 May 2008 82,855 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)

Pass 21 May 2007 65,624 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)

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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KY53 NUP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY53 NUP, 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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KY53 NUP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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