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BX53 OCH

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,448 mi
Last recorded69,448 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,247 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 40,180 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,277 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall scuffed + edge slightly worn

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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BX53 OCH is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BX53 OCH, 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 BX53 OCH registered?

BX53 OCH is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BX53 OCH shows 6 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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