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YB53 KRV

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,601 mi
Last recorded102,601 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 102,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,727 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,932 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,090 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 50,089 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,159 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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YB53 KRV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YB53 KRV, 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 YB53 KRV registered?

YB53 KRV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is YB53 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 KRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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