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RK53 VPA

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,500 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,458 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 62,458 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,977 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 VPA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK53 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK53 VPA registered?

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

Is RK53 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 VPA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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