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SL53 UUF

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,363 mi
Last recorded89,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,363 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 89,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,415 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 54,188 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,144 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 38,143 miles

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

hand brake innop n/s/r

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,612 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 UUF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 SL53 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

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

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