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SL53 UUV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,833 mi
Last recorded122,833 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 122,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,196 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 106,083 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2013 98,555 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 98,439 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 89,471 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 May 2011 80,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 71,663 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 71,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,096 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UUV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

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

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