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YY52 YGX

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,501 mi
Last recorded73,501 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,501 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2021 73,500 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,492 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2020 71,492 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe corroding

nsr brake pipe corroding

nsr tyre close to legal limit

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,459 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

ns and os front lower arms corroding

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

nsr tyre wearing on edges and cracking

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre wearin gon outer egde

play in os tie rod

Fail 28 Feb 2019 68,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

handbrake travel

ns and os front lower arms corroding

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

nsr tyre wearing on edges and cracking

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr tyre wearin gon outer egde

play in os tie rod

unable to check front and rear brake pads properly

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,563 miles

engine and under covers fitted

handbrake travel

ns and os front lower arm front bushes deteriorating

nsr brake pipe corroded

osr tyre on legal limit

unable to check brakes properly

Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,563 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front links (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator not working osf (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf (8.2.2)

engine and under covers fitted

handbrake travel

ns and os front lower arm front bushes deteriorating

nsr brake pipe corroded

osr tyre on legal limit

unable to check brakes properly

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sidess (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wear on outer edge

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,261 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken and system corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.B.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sidess (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wear on outer edge

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,306 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

osf anti roll bar link rod ball joint boot split

Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high os (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf (8.2.2)

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

front pads low

ns and os front tyres wearing on outer edges

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf anti roll bar link rod ball joint boot split

rear pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edges

o/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,789 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,277 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear washer not working

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit =1.6mm + deep cut in tread + 1 x nail

o/s/r rear tyre wear low = 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2008 24,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit =1.6mm + deep cut in tread + 1 x nail

o/s/r rear tyre wear low = 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,175 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge and tread low

Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,506 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 12,064 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YY52 YGX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YY52 YGX, 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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YY52 YGX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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