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LB53 OSK

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,311 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,308 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)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,955 miles

Damage to N/S rear tyre side wall

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S inner track rod end

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Fail 15 Dec 2009 50,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 27 Dec 2008 42,794 miles

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)

brake pads low warning flashing on the dash display

front - rear os and ns brake disks worn

unable to see the brake pads suspect they are low

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre sidewalls split and perished

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,023 miles

slight binding from n/s/r brake

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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LB53 OSK is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB53 OSK, 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 LB53 OSK registered?

LB53 OSK is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LB53 OSK safe to buy?

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