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MJ03 WJU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,223 mi
Last recorded125,223 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 WJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 119,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 119,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,466 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 113,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,785 miles

Offside Front slight play in hub

Oil leak bad ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 108,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight play in hub

Oil leak bad ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,092 miles

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

rear brakes don't go up and down together

Fail 22 Feb 2017 106,092 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes don't go up and down together

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake don't go up and down together

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,188 miles

o/s and n/s track rod end has heat applied

Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,188 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s track rod end has heat applied

Pass 23 Mar 2013 85,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 85,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 85,232 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 80,365 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 80,365 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 71,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 71,089 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 64,953 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 64,947 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 58,882 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2008 58,882 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 31 May 2007 52,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,012 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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MJ03 WJU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ03 WJU, 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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MJ03 WJU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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