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RK53 VPF

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,504 mi
Last recorded111,504 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,504 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 111,504 miles

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

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

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

lower engine tray insecuer

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,870 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,870 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,160 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,547 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,020 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 VPF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green 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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

RK53 VPF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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