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LD53 CXV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,351 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack-end

offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating (splitting).

Fail 13 Jun 2017 79,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack-end

offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating (splitting).

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,228 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,390 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,937 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 62,262 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 62,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 55,752 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,921 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 49,921 miles

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 44,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,722 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 38,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 31,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,035 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 19,035 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LD53 CXV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LD53 CXV, 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 LD53 CXV registered?

LD53 CXV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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