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CF53 EEN

2003 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,191 mi
Last recorded65,191 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,191 miles

Washer bottle leaking?

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 65,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,258 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,000 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,344 miles

oil leak

slight exhasut blow

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,488 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,700 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

o/s/f ball joint rubber

play in o/s/f wheel

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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CF53 EEN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 CF53 EEN, 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 CF53 EEN registered?

CF53 EEN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is CF53 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 EEN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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