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KG03 LJU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,254 mi
Last recorded89,254 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 LJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay clip missing

both front wishbone bushes deteriating

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

long pull to handbrake

nearside front ball joint dust cover deteriating

nearside front wheel rim distorted

rear brake discs worn and corroding

steering rack has slight dampness

Fail 14 Apr 2012 89,254 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay clip missing

both front wishbone bushes deteriating

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

long pull to handbrake

nearside front ball joint dust cover deteriating

nearside front wheel rim distorted

rear brake discs worn and corroding

steering rack has slight dampness

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

unable to open rear doors from outside

Fail 9 Apr 2011 71,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

unable to open rear doors from outside

Pass 4 May 2010 62,266 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,123 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,423 miles

oil around steering valve?

oil leak

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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KG03 LJU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KG03 LJU, 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 KG03 LJU registered?

KG03 LJU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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