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KY53 OGO

2003 Citroen C8

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,130 mi
Last recorded71,130 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play o/s steering

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,484 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,416 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

BAD WATER LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE.

OFFSIDE REAR UPPER TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING.

TESTED IN SOAKING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Fail 8 May 2008 39,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2008 39,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,419 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 OGO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

KY53 OGO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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