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EO53 ZNP

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,490 mi
Last recorded138,490 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,490 miles

Offside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension beam mounting bushes deteriorating

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 138,474 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension beam mounting bushes deteriorating

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 132,458 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 126,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Nearside inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 126,124 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Nearside inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre/rear heater coolant pipes rusted.

fuel tanks been damp.

n/s head light output slightly reduced

Fail 11 Dec 2014 119,055 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre/rear heater coolant pipes rusted.

fuel tanks been damp.

n/s head light output slightly reduced

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s dip head light out put slightly reduced.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 100,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,710 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2011 93,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,925 miles

under tray fitted

o/s/f tyre on limit

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

mist of oil on o/s/f shock

Fail 20 Sep 2010 81,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

mist of oil on o/s/f shock

o/s/f tyre on limit

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,009 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,567 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/ftyre low tread

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,190 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,506 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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EO53 ZNP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO53 ZNP, 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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EO53 ZNP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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