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YP53 ZXG

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,048 mi
Last recorded82,048 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 73,599 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,105 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,459 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,459 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,174 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,818 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,121 miles

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

Offside 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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YP53 ZXG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP53 ZXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 ZXG registered?

YP53 ZXG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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