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SL53 USW

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 USW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 49,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,777 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,470 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,470 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,761 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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SL53 USW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL53 USW, 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 SL53 USW registered?

SL53 USW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SL53 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 USW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL53 USW have outstanding finance?

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