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YY53 CLZ

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 125,802 miles

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

O/S/Front brake binding slightley.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,334 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,748 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 102,261 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,139 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 98,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres close to leagal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 31 Aug 2006 88,179 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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YY53 CLZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY53 CLZ, 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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YY53 CLZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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