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LB53 UKA

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,078 mi
Last recorded70,078 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,078 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 70,077 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,076 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,178 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,574 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,580 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,229 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,132 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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LB53 UKA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 UKA registered?

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

Is LB53 UKA safe to buy?

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