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AX52 KPE

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,996 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 101,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed/rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 99,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades peeling on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,979 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

near side front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,255 miles

parking brake right on low limit advise have checked.

Fail 25 May 2017 94,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake right on low limit advise have checked.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,792 miles

nearside wiper worn on edge

rear wiper blade worn out

water low in washers

watter heater pipe slight leak under vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,195 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 83,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,269 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,266 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,861 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seats folded away unable to inspect.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 55,463 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel not fully secured

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,585 miles

Brake pedal seems to have alot of travel.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,626 miles

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

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

Spare tyre close to legal limits. †

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades spliting.

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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AX52 KPE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AX52 KPE, 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 AX52 KPE registered?

AX52 KPE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is AX52 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 KPE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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