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VU53 LFJ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,783 mi
Last recorded119,783 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 119,783 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,716 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,929 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,104 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,981 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,981 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,742 miles

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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VU53 LFJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU53 LFJ, 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 VU53 LFJ registered?

VU53 LFJ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is VU53 LFJ safe to buy?

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