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BN53 VZR

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,437 mi
Last recorded133,437 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s front seat damaged

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 124,504 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,967 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 118,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure all rear (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing all rear (5.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,925 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 104,746 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 104,745 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 90,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 83,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,618 miles

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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BN53 VZR is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN53 VZR, 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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BN53 VZR is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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