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RK53 VCD

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,413 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 115,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 113,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2010 113,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2009 102,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre inner pad showing low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 91,669 miles

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

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,557 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 80,557 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,436 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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RK53 VCD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RK53 VCD, 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 RK53 VCD registered?

RK53 VCD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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