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SM53 JOJ

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,811 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 74,811 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,690 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,873 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 64,872 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,906 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 60,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,183 miles

Nearside Front boot deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2020 60,183 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front boot deteriorating

diesel particulate filter pressure hose burst

Pass 16 Nov 2019 59,698 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,325 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 55,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,482 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,698 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,233 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,636 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

o/s r foot and handbrake efforts lower than other side

o/s/r door not operating correctly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,303 miles

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

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

air bag light on

both door mirrors cracked slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,701 miles

Airbag light ON

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

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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SM53 JOJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SM53 JOJ, 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 SM53 JOJ registered?

SM53 JOJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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