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OV53 RXM

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,693 mi
Last recorded110,693 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 110,693 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 110,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 99,637 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

child seats fitted

oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2015 99,637 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear coil springs corroded

child seats fitted

oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2014 90,726 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 80,275 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 80,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 73,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 69,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,984 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,596 miles

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

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

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

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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OV53 RXM is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV53 RXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 RXM registered?

OV53 RXM is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is OV53 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 RXM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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