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MV53 YYZ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,704 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2014 66,615 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,221 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 63,221 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,111 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 50,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2009 50,381 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to 4 rear saeats

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,263 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,263 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,550 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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MV53 YYZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV53 YYZ, 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 MV53 YYZ registered?

MV53 YYZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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