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LB03 AAY

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,734 mi
Last recorded110,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 AAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,480 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,212 miles

engine oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear

exhaust system back box heavily corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear flexi brake pipe ferrals heavily corroded

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

offside rear flexi brake pipe ferrals heavily corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2015 88,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine oil leak

exhaust system back box heavily corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear flexi brake pipe ferrals heavily corroded

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

offside rear flexi brake pipe ferrals heavily corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,079 miles

DPF fault displayed on dashboard

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shock absorber weaping oil

offside front outer cv boot weaping grease

service light on

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2014 83,079 miles

DPF fault displayed on dashboard

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shock absorber weaping oil

offside front outer cv boot weaping grease

service light on

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear adult seat belt

Chips in windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front shock absorber weaping oil

Noise from engine - Suspect auxillary belt

Offside front, outer CV boot weaping grease

Oil leak

Service light on

Slight play in Offside front bottom ball joint

Undertray fitted and damaged (nearly touching floor)

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,523 miles

engine under tray fitted

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

n s f shock wet with oil

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,949 miles

both front brake discs corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,462 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge 215/65R15V100

Offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge 215/65R15V100

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,189 miles

front discs heavilly lipped and corroded

offside rear spring badly corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs heavilly lipped and corroded

offside rear spring badly corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber anti slip pad missing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber anti slip pad missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,977 miles

Clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

Engine running rough

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 50,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

Engine running rough

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 44,576 miles

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

n/s/r brakes slight binding †

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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LB03 AAY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LB03 AAY, 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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LB03 AAY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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