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WN53 CSU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 CSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 144,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 148,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,017 miles

Brake pad wires snapped o/s f & n/s front.

Main engine undertray damaged & insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 136,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wires snapped o/s f & n/s front.

Brake servive all round.

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Main engine undertray damaged & insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 126,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,029 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 84,914 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 16 May 2008 76,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,143 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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WN53 CSU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN53 CSU, 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 WN53 CSU registered?

WN53 CSU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is WN53 CSU safe to buy?

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