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HV53 NSZ

2003 Citroen C8

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,116 mi
Last recorded108,116 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,116 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,116 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 103,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,851 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 99,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,918 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 86,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 86,858 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn

some rear seats missing when tested

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,273 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front head light output is a bit low

rear seats and seatbelts not inspected due seats removed

Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front head light output is a bit low

rear seats and seatbelts not inspected due seats removed

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,781 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded and leaking slightly

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,477 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear seats missing when tested

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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HV53 NSZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV53 NSZ, 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 HV53 NSZ registered?

HV53 NSZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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