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J9 NEN

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 NEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,928 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,024 miles

Front discs corroded!

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

O/S/R Brake binding

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,741 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,741 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,895 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 May 2007 46,471 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 46,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,550 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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J9 NEN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J9 NEN, 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 J9 NEN registered?

J9 NEN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is J9 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 NEN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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