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LA03 AET

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 106,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,995 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,333 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,608 miles

Nearside Front damage to seat belt stalk but still operates

Nearside Front seat damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on 3mm

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,607 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front damage to seat belt stalk but still operates

Nearside Front seat damaged

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on 3mm

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,282 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,568 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,471 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,530 miles

centre exhaust rusty on joint

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

engine light on

front brake discs lipped

n/s mirror mount damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,818 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

engine light on

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,600 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,386 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,316 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,802 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low outer tread track

offside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2007 22,945 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)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,945 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LA03 AET is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LA03 AET, 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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LA03 AET is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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