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HG53 VTJ

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,108 mi
Last recorded137,108 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 137,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,631 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 111,124 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly, deep cut to tread o/s/r, n/s/r wearing close to wear bars 2.5mm

Front tyres wearing unevenly and n/s/f worn close to limits

Light corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Pin hole to o/s/f antiroll bar link joint dust cover

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight freeplay to o/s steering rack

Some corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Some uneven application to front brakes, n/s dragging behind slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,619 miles

N/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Oil contamination to o/s inner cv boot

Oil leak o/s of engine

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 102,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Oil contamination to o/s inner cv boot

Oil leak o/s of engine

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,815 miles

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

front and rear discs worn ridged on edges

rear wiper blade split

stone chips front screen

Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,229 miles

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)

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

air bag warning light on dash

n/s/f tyre started to wear outer edge

o/s/r hand brake reading low 120kgf needs looking at

stone chips front screen

Fail 3 Feb 2010 81,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on dash

n/s/f tyre started to wear outer edge

o/s/r hand brake reading low 120kgf needs looking at

stone chips front screen

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,065 miles

Air bag warning light on dash.

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

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)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,065 miles

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

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

Air bag warning light on dash.

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,852 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,481 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,592 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HG53 VTJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG53 VTJ, 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 HG53 VTJ registered?

HG53 VTJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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