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NJ53 TSV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,045 mi
Last recorded20,045 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,045 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2009 182,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 180,840 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 180,840 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 176,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 175,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.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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NJ53 TSV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ53 TSV, 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 NJ53 TSV registered?

NJ53 TSV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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