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BK53 FBL

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,441 mi
Last recorded136,441 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,441 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 136,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,970 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,957 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,432 miles

brake discs wearing+pads,tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wiper blades worn on ends

rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,992 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 24,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BK53 FBL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BK53 FBL, 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 BK53 FBL registered?

BK53 FBL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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