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CJ53 VEM

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 VEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Sep 2012 102,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,623 miles

off side front brake disc pitted on inside edge

rear exhaust silencer insecure

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,707 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side hand brake reading low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,242 miles

o/side hand brake reading low

Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side hand brake reading low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,289 miles

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

both wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,276 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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CJ53 VEM is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CJ53 VEM, 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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CJ53 VEM is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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