MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear outer sill starting staring to corroded
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VK53 KWF safe to buy?
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