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HJ53 VKW

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,705 mi
Last recorded163,705 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 163,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 152,138 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges. May require tracking adjustment

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc backing plates badly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 152,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges. May require tracking adjustment

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High front brake imbalance at 22%. Front brakes may require adjustment/repair

Rear brake disc backing plates badly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 134,703 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 134,699 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 119,725 miles

Rear brake disc backing plates badly corroded away.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 119,725 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc backing plates badly corroded away.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 104,072 miles

Rear brake disc backing metal covers badly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc backing metal covers badly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 85,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 77,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,577 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

n/s/f trye wearing on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

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 VKW 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 61.5%.

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

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