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LC53 YDG

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,390 mi
Last recorded146,390 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 146,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 146,380 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 143,729 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 143,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,227 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Mar 2016 137,220 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2015 117,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,779 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 102,645 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2011 102,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 94,718 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 94,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,065 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer adge

n/s/r side light not working

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2009 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer adge

n/s/r side light not working

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box inners are noisey

Pass 31 Dec 2008 73,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,270 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,856 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 49,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LC53 YDG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 LC53 YDG, 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 LC53 YDG registered?

LC53 YDG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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