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MJ53 PBX

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 PBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 142,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,693 miles

Oil leak

exhaust support broke but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 7 Mar 2014 121,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,009 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 117,215 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 106,920 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,786 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 68,191 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 68,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 51,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MJ53 PBX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ53 PBX, 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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MJ53 PBX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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