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YH53 RKY

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 RKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 85,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 85,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,049 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 58,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,373 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,870 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 47,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,062 miles

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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YH53 RKY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH53 RKY, 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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YH53 RKY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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