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KY53 NUX

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,193 miles

gear box mtn worn

Fail 20 Feb 2013 86,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear discs

gearbox mount

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,648 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,237 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 35,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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 NUX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY53 NUX, 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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What year was KY53 NUX registered?

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

Is KY53 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 NUX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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