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NC53 YUD

2003 Citroen C8

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,847 mi
Last recorded152,847 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 YUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 152,847 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 152,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 149,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r door dosnt open

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner+ outter edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 149,988 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r door dosnt open

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner+ outter edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 143,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 143,527 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,165 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front edges worn on tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2012 137,156 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front edges worn on tyres

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 129,206 miles

front and rear discs corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both boot seats have child seat fitted so cannot do a full inspection of the adult belts

offside park brake not performing as well as the nearside

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2011 129,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both boot seats have child seat fitted so cannot do a full inspection of the adult belts

front and rear discs corroded

offside park brake not performing as well as the nearside

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,921 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 111,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 111,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 101,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,307 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 92,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,426 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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NC53 YUD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NC53 YUD, 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 NC53 YUD registered?

NC53 YUD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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