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MJ53 ZXM

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 115,319 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 May 2015 115,313 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 115,280 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 107,475 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,523 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 103,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light lit on dashboard

both rear brake discs have lip corrosion in areas

diesel fuel vapour smell apparent,but not any leaks at time of test

high level stop light has one light source not working,but over 50% operative

nearside front inner drive shaft boot damaged,but does not appear to be allowing the ingress of dirt at time of test

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both shoulders

Fail 20 Jan 2012 95,808 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light lit on dashboard

both rear brake discs have lip corrosion in areas

diesel fuel vapour smell apparent,but not any leaks at time of test

high level stop light has one light source not working,but over 50% operative

nearside front inner drive shaft boot damaged,but does not appear to be allowing the ingress of dirt at time of test

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both shoulders

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 81,810 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 81,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,588 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 73,562 miles

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

air bag light on

noise from o/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Apr 2007 73,542 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 73,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

dipstick tube and stick adrift (now in car)

poor connection to nearside rear upper side light

Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZXM is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 MJ53 ZXM, 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 ZXM is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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