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MA53 KDF

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,789 mi
Last recorded170,789 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 KDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2016 170,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2016 170,789 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 169,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 167,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 163,526 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2012 159,583 miles

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

offside rear parking brake weaker than nearside

Pass 19 Jul 2011 154,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 149,745 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 149,497 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 143,583 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 143,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 132,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades split at end but clearing screen ok

Pass 23 Mar 2007 123,113 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 123,113 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 118,585 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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MA53 KDF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA53 KDF, 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 MA53 KDF registered?

MA53 KDF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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