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HJ53 ONF

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ONF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 142,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Only two rear seat fitted

engine management light on

Fail 1 Sep 2017 142,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

only two rear seats fitted and seat belt checked

Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front sub frame has an area of corrosion.

rear seats removed at time of test..

slight damage to o/s/r light unit..

Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front sub frame has an area of corrosion.

rear seats removed at time of test..

Pass 28 Jan 2015 120,115 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on front subframe.

wiper blades deterioated..

Pass 12 Feb 2014 106,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust mounting corroded..

rear exhaust silencer corroded and baffles deteriorated.

wear on front brake discs..

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,428 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Feb 2013 90,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,676 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2007 52,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 39,275 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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HJ53 ONF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ53 ONF, 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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HJ53 ONF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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