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EF53 WJL

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,244 mi
Last recorded56,244 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

o/s/r brake disc shows signs of over-heating

o/s/r brake pads show signs of crystalising due to over-heating

rear wiper deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

o/s/r brake disc shows signs of over-heating

o/s/r brake pads show signs of crystalising due to over-heating

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear wiper deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,124 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,099 miles

front brake performance showing slight distortion

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f and both rear tyres feathering on outer edges

rear brake application uneven

Fail 12 Dec 2009 44,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake performance showing slight distortion

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f and both rear tyres feathering on outer edges

rear brake application uneven

Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,062 miles

all tyre valves have been rubbing on wheel trims

child seats fitted to all centre and rear seats /unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

cover fitted under vehicle

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,152 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 23 Dec 2006 34,752 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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EF53 WJL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF53 WJL, 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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EF53 WJL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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