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OX53 BXF

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,849 mi
Last recorded99,849 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty and centre support bracket rusted away,but system otherwise supported

wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,314 miles

Rear exhaust silencer has been repaired

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 81,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,520 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 40,430 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyresworn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,726 miles

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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OX53 BXF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OX53 BXF, 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 OX53 BXF registered?

OX53 BXF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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