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MT53 OJF

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,724 mi
Last recorded130,724 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 130,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 130,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 128,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,906 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 122,870 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,469 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 119,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,652 miles

air bag turned off

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,837 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 110,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 103,599 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air bag and other warning lights on

Fail 3 Jan 2013 103,590 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air bag and other warning lights on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,012 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air bag fault

Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,011 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air bag fault

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,753 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 71,753 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,271 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,571 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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MT53 OJF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT53 OJF, 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 MT53 OJF registered?

MT53 OJF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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