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PY53 ASO

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,121 mi
Last recorded138,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 ASO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 138,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 130,489 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,277 miles

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 114,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,990 miles

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

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

uneven wear on front tyres [suspect tracking out]

Fail 6 Feb 2012 71,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,343 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake discs starting to wear un even

Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake discs starting to wear un even

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

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

rear silencer dented

Fail 30 Sep 2009 53,426 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

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

rear silencer dented

Fail 19 Sep 2008 45,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,852 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 36,852 miles

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

center seat of middle row missing at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,008 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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PY53 ASO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PY53 ASO, 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 PY53 ASO registered?

PY53 ASO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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