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LA03 TMX

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,838 mi
Last recorded172,838 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 TMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 172,838 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 172,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 151,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 151,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,255 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,538 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 103,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,028 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,028 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 51,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,767 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,767 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,107 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 24,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TMX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TMX, 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 LA03 TMX registered?

LA03 TMX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 August 2003.

Is LA03 TMX safe to buy?

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