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LA03 TMZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox corroded and centre pipe support bracket broken

Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,230 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox corroded and centre pipe support bracket broken

Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre support bracket corroded through and tailbox corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 98,581 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre support bracket corroded through and tailbox corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,633 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount bracket broken (system adequately supported)

offside rear handbrake cable not fully returning

offside rear park brake not locking

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 83,633 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount bracket broken (system adequately supported)

offside rear handbrake cable not fully returning

offside rear park brake not locking

rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,971 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover split

Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,978 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,681 miles

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

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

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 TMZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

LA03 TMZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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