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RX53 SVJ

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,566 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 82,566 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,654 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 72,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 54,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,153 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 SVJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVJ, 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

How do I check the history of RX53 SVJ?

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What year was RX53 SVJ registered?

RX53 SVJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is RX53 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 SVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 SVJ have outstanding finance?

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