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EJ53 WHW

2003 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,691 mi
Last recorded128,691 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2018 128,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R Tyres Perished

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

Pass 17 May 2017 113,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 113,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 113,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective adrift (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,098 miles

Engine under tray damaged

Front no. plate damaged slightly

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,948 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front no, plate slightly damaged

Rear and both front wipers split slightly on ends and washer jets not teste due to freezing conditions

Rear brake pads worn thin (advise closer inspection)

Rear-most seat belts not fully tested sue to seats folded away at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,194 miles

e m l on.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 69,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e m l on.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,629 miles

E M L ON

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Chip in front windscreen.

Engine management light stays on.

Exhaust leaking at bracket.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,301 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 36,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

front pads very low and discs worn ,and rear pads low.

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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EJ53 WHW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ53 WHW, 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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EJ53 WHW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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