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KY53 NVE

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,562 mi
Last recorded72,562 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 NVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

centre exhaust mount corroded / broken

centre row child seats

n/s/r door only opens using key fob

n/s/r tyre, thorn in sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen

n/s/r door not opening from the outside

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,498 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,487 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 43,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 34,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,356 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,353 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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KY53 NVE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

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

Is KY53 NVE safe to buy?

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