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YS53 SNV

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,111 mi
Last recorded126,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 SNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,111 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,843 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f wearing outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,283 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

n/s/f wearing outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,588 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Scratches on screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,425 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 43,425 miles

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

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 SNV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SNV, 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 YS53 SNV registered?

YS53 SNV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 SNV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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