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CV53 VVZ

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,648 miles

Presented wit third row seats up,

Fail 24 Sep 2025 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill,holded by corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Presented wit third row seats up,

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,738 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill poor condition. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,890 miles

6 Seats fitted,presented with 3rd row seats up.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective And perished. ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

6 Seats fitted,presented with 3rd row seats up.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective And perished. ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,719 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,174 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall cracking

no seats fitted in boot area at time of test

offside front disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,820 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

restricted view of engine compartment

unable to check lower engine bay because of splash guard cover

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,785 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,386 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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CV53 VVZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CV53 VVZ, 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 CV53 VVZ registered?

CV53 VVZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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