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LD53 NYC

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,357 mi
Last recorded143,357 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 NYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 143,357 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 143,353 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,207 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 139,207 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,152 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 130,152 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 119,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 119,602 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2012 111,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,630 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,499 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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LD53 NYC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LD53 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

LD53 NYC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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