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KY53 OGP

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 116,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,808 miles

Fuel filter looks wet but does not appear to be leaking

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filter looks wet but does not appear to be leaking

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,721 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 85,438 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,215 miles

Air Bag light is on

Centre to rear exhaust hanger excessively corroded and has broken off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Air Bag light is on

Centre to rear exhaust hanger excessively corroded and has broken off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,119 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,724 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall small split

offside front tyre tread low

offside headlamp slight dimmer than nearside

wipers split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,367 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag warning light staying on

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,450 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 34,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

SLITE SPLITTING OF FRONT WIPER BLADES

Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,884 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 31,884 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 OGP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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