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PJ53 BGU

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,993 mi
Last recorded127,993 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 127,970 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,450 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,786 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked with chalk do not cover over with paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,993 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 84,981 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,775 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 73,775 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,861 miles

may have head lamp washers but not certain??

Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

may have head lamp washers but not certain??

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,944 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,711 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,089 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Rear exhaust section poor

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,375 miles

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Rear exhaust outer skin breaking away

Fail 12 Oct 2010 48,375 miles

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust outer skin breaking away

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,659 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 43,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,584 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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PJ53 BGU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PJ53 BGU, 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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PJ53 BGU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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