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NJ53 VUB

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 VUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,648 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen lightly scored outside zone 'A'

Fail 15 Sep 2014 126,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen lightly scored outside zone 'A'

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,172 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,325 miles

Exhaust centre section support arm corroded off but system still secure.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,715 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Secondary position light near side rear not working

Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,690 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Secondary position light near side rear not working

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,130 miles

near side and off side wiper blades deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2009 99,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

near side and off side wiper blades deteriorating

off side front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,409 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,231 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 93,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,149 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 89,149 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 VUB is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NJ53 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

NJ53 VUB is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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