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LD53 CZA

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,983 mi
Last recorded106,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,983 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 103,094 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2015 103,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2014 97,052 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 97,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,953 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 81,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 81,212 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 69,418 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 69,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake requires adjustment

rear brake pads look low but restricted view

Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,279 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Aug 2006 33,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills damaged

rear exhaust bracket fouling on offside rear coil spring

rear wiper blade split

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 CZA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CZA, 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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LD53 CZA is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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