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AY53 YWZ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,404 mi
Last recorded51,404 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,553 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes grabing slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,499 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes grabing slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,889 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,550 miles

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

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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AY53 YWZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY53 YWZ, 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 AY53 YWZ registered?

AY53 YWZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AY53 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 YWZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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