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YP53 UHO

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,382 mi
Last recorded115,382 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,382 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 115,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 107,330 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has been patched up on connecting pipe and middle section bracket

rear center seat missing at time of test unable to test seatbelt

Fail 19 Oct 2012 107,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,189 miles

n/s/f/anti roll bar link has play

Fail 30 Sep 2011 97,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f/anti roll bar link has play

Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF brake sensor wire hanging loose

NSF window not working - advise only

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

earthing cable detached from exhaust system

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 16 Oct 2010 87,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF brake sensor wire hanging loose

NSF window not working - advise only

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

earthing cable detached from exhaust system

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,921 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,168 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,581 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,581 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,570 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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YP53 UHO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP53 UHO, 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 YP53 UHO registered?

YP53 UHO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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