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KY53 OHD

2003 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,767 mi
Last recorded142,767 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 142,767 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front dip beam HID flickering slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2019 142,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front dip beam HID flickering slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2018 133,573 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 133,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 114,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 108,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 108,803 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,597 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,085 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,085 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,395 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,527 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,590 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 OHD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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