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YF53 TJV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,054 mi
Last recorded143,054 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 TJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,094 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 126,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake disc;s have slight wear

n/s/r tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 113,201 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake disc;s have slight wear

n/s/r tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,650 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

can't open n/s rear slide door from outside

o/s rear lever on caliper is inoperative ( traveled to far against stop )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

can't open n/s rear slide door from outside

centre exhaust mount fractured and not supporting exhaust

o/s rear lever on caliper is inoperative ( traveled to far against stop )

rear brake disc in poor condition ( wear and corroding )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,086 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)

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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YF53 TJV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YF53 TJV, 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 YF53 TJV registered?

YF53 TJV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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