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YA52 CWW

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,830 mi
Last recorded121,830 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 CWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 121,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 121,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 108,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 104,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 104,712 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 100,968 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 100,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 53,953 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 53,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,510 miles

both rear revers lights no bulbs in

nail in tyre

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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YA52 CWW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA52 CWW, 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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YA52 CWW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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