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YE53 ZPZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 78,138 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,604 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 61,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,722 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 58,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 543,238 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 543,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,692 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 39,692 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,768 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 29,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,957 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 29,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

N/S/R tyre worn 2 to 3mm.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,425 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 23,425 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,100 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 18,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,955 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 11,955 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear seat missing

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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YE53 ZPZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YE53 ZPZ, 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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YE53 ZPZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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