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YM53 NNX

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,931 mi
Last recorded142,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 137,370 miles

both rear rear seat belts slow to retract

no print out on emissions

Fail 6 Jul 2015 137,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

both rear rear seat belts slow to retract

no print out on emissions

Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,627 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 133,627 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wiper blades split.

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 126,107 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Slight dampness to nearside outer CV gaiter

Small split in offside front anti-roll bar link gaiter

Fail 27 Jan 2012 118,211 miles

Front discs badly lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,211 miles

Front discs badly lipped

Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,857 miles

Front wipers noisey but clear screen.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r secondary tail light inop

Fail 5 Jan 2010 96,727 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,287 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 65,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,405 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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YM53 NNX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc 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 YM53 NNX, 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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YM53 NNX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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