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SL53 UUC

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 83,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake grabbing/sticking slightly.

windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view.

Fail 16 May 2014 83,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake grabbing/sticking slightly.

windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS/F inner rack end has slight play

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 79,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS/F inner rack end has slight play

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,193 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 70,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

service indicator on

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 UUC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL53 UUC, 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 UUC registered?

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

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