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NV03 MJX

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 MJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,617 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower sill has damge

Fail 12 Jul 2017 117,615 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower sill has damge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,987 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2016 110,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,767 miles

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

front bumper damage

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r sill damage

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,741 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front bumper damage

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r sill damage

windscreen wipers split

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,599 miles

4 x wheel covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangment light flashing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,596 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

4 x wheel covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangment light flashing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,153 miles

centre exhaust box the baffles are loose

damage too n/s/r lower sill near jacking point.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust box the baffles are loose

damage too n/s/r lower sill near jacking point.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,063 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 80,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,129 miles

Both front wiper blades are split.

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,129 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Both front wiper blades are split.

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,083 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,681 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 52,621 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 52,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,296 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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NV03 MJX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NV03 MJX, 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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NV03 MJX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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