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YS53 KRJ

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,322 mi
Last recorded96,322 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 KRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,322 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view driver wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view driver wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,990 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 88,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wiper blades will shortly require renewal

o/s rear sidelight 1 of 2 inop

rear exhaust mounting secured with thick wire

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 70,486 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 70,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,780 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,176 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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YS53 KRJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YS53 KRJ, 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 YS53 KRJ registered?

YS53 KRJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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