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YR53 OJW

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,971 mi
Last recorded105,971 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 105,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 95,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 94,898 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 94,898 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine man waring light on

offside door sill damage

Pass 8 Sep 2007 79,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 57,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake disc wear

front brake inbalance 18 %

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both front brake disc wear

front brake inbalance 18 %

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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YR53 OJW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR53 OJW, 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 YR53 OJW registered?

YR53 OJW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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