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LD53 NYT

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,816 mi
Last recorded123,816 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,816 miles

Front signs of wear to shock absorbers.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,525 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread worn low/centre tread low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 20 Sep 2014 112,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre inner tread worn low/centre tread low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,950 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

front brake pads starting to wear low.

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,766 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,924 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,300 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 53,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,641 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,043 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 28,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 NYT is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

LD53 NYT is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LD53 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 NYT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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