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PE53 UNJ

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,388 mi
Last recorded107,388 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 UNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 107,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3rd row . dog cage permanent fixture to vehicle ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 107,378 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak . lambda reading clearly high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all 3rd row . dog cage permanent fixture to vehicle ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 104,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of both inner + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both jets insecure (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of both inner + outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,153 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 95,998 miles

Nearside Body component insecure door panel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,587 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 87,587 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 87,550 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,682 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,867 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,867 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,367 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,471 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 59,458 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s front tyre perished on sidewall

slight bind on o/s rear brake and pads wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,830 miles

cannot check rear seat belts

Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,825 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cannot check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,069 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,937 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,806 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,327 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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PE53 UNJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PE53 UNJ, 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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PE53 UNJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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