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LD03 BVP

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 BVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 133,305 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

offside wiper blade split

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,748 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 126,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,946 miles

1 nearside rear sidelight not working (duel)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers split

slight play offside of steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2015 123,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 nearside rear sidelight not working (duel)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers split

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,220 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2013 109,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front discs badly worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 109,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front discs badly worn

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 108,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

exhaust rear box outer caseing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside wiper split

Fail 15 Jun 2012 103,596 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside wiper split

Fail 10 May 2011 96,706 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 96,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 84,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,638 miles

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

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 28 Feb 2008 59,241 miles

2 rear seats missing when tested

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,147 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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LD03 BVP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LD03 BVP, 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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LD03 BVP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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