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AK53 HZZ

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,843 mi
Last recorded156,843 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 156,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 130,912 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 130,567 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 99,742 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,898 miles

(1) Leak from gearbox ?

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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AK53 HZZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK53 HZZ, 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 AK53 HZZ registered?

AK53 HZZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is AK53 HZZ safe to buy?

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