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YF52 XHR

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 XHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 124,953 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 124,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 115,930 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 110,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,553 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 90,440 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,009 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 34,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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YF52 XHR is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF52 XHR, 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 YF52 XHR registered?

YF52 XHR is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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