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YT53 RMU

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 RMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 76,670 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,746 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,746 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,278 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,075 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,762 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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YT53 RMU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YT53 RMU, 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 YT53 RMU registered?

YT53 RMU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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