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PN53 TZB

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,609 mi
Last recorded51,609 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,220 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 37,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

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

fuel leak cured before test may have contaminated timing belt

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,720 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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PN53 TZB is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN53 TZB, 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 PN53 TZB registered?

PN53 TZB is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is PN53 TZB safe to buy?

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