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KY53 OJL

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,956 mi
Last recorded104,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,956 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 104,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,502 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 93,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 82,047 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,047 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriorated

only four passenger seats fitted at time of test

upper right hand engine mounting has a bolt missing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 70,327 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriorated

only four passenger seats fitted at time of test

upper right hand engine mounting has a bolt missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

bonnett stay defective

drivers window inoprative

front discs slight wear

slight side play in handbake lever

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,403 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S REAR , REAR SEAT NOT FITTED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 28 Jan 2010 55,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S REAR , REAR SEAT NOT FITTED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,818 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S REAR , REAR SEAT MISSING

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S REAR , REAR SEAT MISSING

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,167 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 OJL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

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

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