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WF53 HBZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 125,748 miles

slight wear steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,980 miles

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

nearside front HID cleaner cover repaired but operational

Fail 21 Jan 2014 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front HID cleaner cover repaired but operational

Pass 13 May 2013 87,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 72,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 24 May 2012 72,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 11 May 2011 65,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front Brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

rear Brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

Pass 11 May 2011 65,460 miles

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

front Brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

rear Brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,093 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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WF53 HBZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF53 HBZ, 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 WF53 HBZ registered?

WF53 HBZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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