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SJ53 VRU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 124,439 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,800 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,236 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,227 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,876 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 27 Sep 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2010 93,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,782 miles

Comment Air-Bag light ON.

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,735 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,562 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 28,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

low oil

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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SJ53 VRU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SJ53 VRU, 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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SJ53 VRU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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