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YP53 ZXU

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 63,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 63,383 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,325 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,819 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,046 miles

All 3 wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Front Brake discs slight worn

Rear Brake discs slight worn lipped

Rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion around outer cover

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 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

YP53 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 ZXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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