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RX53 SJU

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,374 mi
Last recorded119,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 SJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,374 miles

engine smokes intermitint

o/s cv joint damp and noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,606 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 78,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 51,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,267 miles

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 22 Jan 2007 44,266 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outside edges.

only 3seats fitted to rear.

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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RX53 SJU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX53 SJU, 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 RX53 SJU registered?

RX53 SJU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is RX53 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 SJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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