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RF53 FNJ

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 FNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dpf fitted can not check emmisions

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 90,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 90,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,377 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,286 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,285 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 60,584 miles

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

handbrake low at the o/s/r

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,906 miles

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

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

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

travel to handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,298 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight binding to o/s/r wheel

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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RF53 FNJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF53 FNJ, 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 RF53 FNJ registered?

RF53 FNJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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