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SL53 VEK

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,658 mi
Last recorded115,658 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,658 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 91,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 86,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 86,446 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 79,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 73,862 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 73,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,340 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 65,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,825 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 50,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VEK is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

SL53 VEK is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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