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VK53 KWF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,935 mi
Last recorded171,935 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 KWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 171,935 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill starting staring to corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 165,733 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 165,733 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 155,961 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion to the offisde rear brake pipe

Fail 6 Oct 2014 155,960 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front outer brake pad wearing thin, also slight binding from brake when vehicle raised.

slight corrosion to the offisde rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2013 146,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake pad wear sensor adrift

Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 139,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 120,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2010 120,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,289 miles

ADVISE TYRE WEAR.. SEE TYRE REPORT

CATALYST AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RATTLING

NSF AND BOTH REAR WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

NSR(FRONT) SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHIILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

SCRAPES DOWN PAINTWORK NSF/ NSR

Fail 17 Sep 2009 114,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE TYRE WEAR.. SEE TYRE REPORT

BRAKE INSPECTION

CATALYST AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RATTLING

NSF AND BOTH REAR WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

NSR(FRONT) SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHIILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

SCRAPES DOWN PAINTWORK NSF/ NSR

Pass 9 Sep 2008 89,159 miles

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

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

front wheels tracking appears to be out

plastic couling hanging underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,862 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VK53 KWF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK53 KWF, 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 VK53 KWF registered?

VK53 KWF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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