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AV53 NTF

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

223,084 mi
Last recorded223,084 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 223,084 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and slght cut (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light cluster slight damage

Fail 5 Dec 2022 222,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within 30cm of front sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within 30cm of rear seats (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth and slght cut (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light cluster slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 199,661 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened acoss front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section diesel particle filter slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 183,624 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 183,620 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 176,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCCESIVE

Fail 2 Jul 2019 176,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCCESIVE

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 168,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 157,503 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 157,047 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 140,276 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on their outer edges

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jul 2016 140,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low on their outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,722 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering rack has some wear internaly (o/s).

Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,722 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering rack has some wear internaly (o/s).

Fail 20 Jun 2013 118,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

only five seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

only five seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,571 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN BREAKING AWAY

Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,679 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS NOT "EXTRA LOAD" OR "REINFORCED" AS ARE THE OTHER 3 TYRES ON THE VEHICLE.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 85,679 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE IS NOT "EXTRA LOAD" OR "REINFORCED" AS ARE THE OTHER 3 TYRES ON THE VEHICLE.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,563 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 68,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 55,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers split

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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AV53 NTF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV53 NTF, 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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AV53 NTF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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