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YO53 UCT

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,532 mi
Last recorded59,532 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,532 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Noted during MOT test that aux. drive circuit crankshaft pulley dampener is starting to break up

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,876 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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YO53 UCT is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YO53 UCT, 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 YO53 UCT registered?

YO53 UCT is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is YO53 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 UCT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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