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LA03 CVR

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

tape on air bag light

Fail 12 Jun 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,753 miles

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

both rear tyres unevenly worn on both inner and outter tyre tread edges and both rear tyres are close to the legal limit.

engine oil located from lower half of vehicle engine.

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged.

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 79,753 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

both rear tyres unevenly worn on both inner and outter tyre tread edges and both rear tyres are close to the legal limit.

engine oil located from lower half of vehicle engine.

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged.

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 74,083 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,605 miles

child seat fitted o/s rear

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear coil spring very rusty

rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating

Fail 24 Jan 2012 65,605 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

child seat fitted o/s rear

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear coil spring very rusty

rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,850 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,675 miles

back end seat not fitted at time of test

bonnet saftey catch stiff

minor plat at rack

nsf drop link slight play

osf seat belt slight damage

under tray covering front unable to fully inspect

Fail 25 Jul 2009 49,655 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

back end seat not fitted at time of test

bonnet saftey catch stiff

minor plat at rack

nsf drop link slight play

osf seat belt slight damage

under tray covering front unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 33,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,052 miles

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 CVR is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CVR, 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 CVR is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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