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BG53 DCV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,320 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,645 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 104,641 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,380 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 99,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 91,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,550 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,855 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,656 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 76,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,375 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,043 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,963 miles

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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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BG53 DCV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG53 DCV, 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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BG53 DCV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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