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WU53 VHY

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,376 mi
Last recorded144,376 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 144,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 129,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,477 miles

front subframe rusty

n/s rear tyre getting very low

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 3 Oct 2016 118,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres very low on edges and close to exposing cords

front subframe rusty

n/s rear tyre getting very low

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres getting very low on edges

handbrake travel

slight lip and scoring front brake discs

slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2015 104,749 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler (7.2.1)

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

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)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe by steering rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres getting very low on edges

handbrake travel

slight lip and scoring front brake discs

slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,306 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)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wipers not tested due to insufficient washer liquid

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,034 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 65,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,579 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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WU53 VHY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU53 VHY, 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 WU53 VHY registered?

WU53 VHY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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