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YT53 LUL

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,410 mi
Last recorded165,410 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 160,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 159,250 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 159,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 152,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 152,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 145,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake discs corroderd

Fail 9 Oct 2014 145,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front brake discs corroderd

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 138,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 131,348 miles

front brake discs liped

Fail 24 Sep 2012 131,348 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs liped

Pass 16 Sep 2010 109,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,084 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,519 miles

rear wiper blade split

wheel trims fitted

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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YT53 LUL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT53 LUL, 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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YT53 LUL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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