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OE53 JVV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,023 mi
Last recorded173,023 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 173,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 158,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 141,449 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 122,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2012 118,959 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,589 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,589 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

at the time of test o/s rear seat not fitted

o/s front streeing arm inner fixing has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2010 99,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,702 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 80,702 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall in very poor condition

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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OE53 JVV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE53 JVV, 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 OE53 JVV registered?

OE53 JVV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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