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PE53 YVK

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,372 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 Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 72,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 69,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,402 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,402 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,878 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,547 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,442 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades starting to split

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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PE53 YVK is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE53 YVK, 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 PE53 YVK registered?

PE53 YVK is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PE53 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 YVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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