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LD53 OZE

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,622 mi
Last recorded118,622 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,398 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm Slight Movement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency Low Offside Rear

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 111,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm Slight Movement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency Low Offside Rear

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 89,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 89,979 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s lamp in op (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 84,567 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 58,674 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,133 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 49,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,887 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 36,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,596 miles

3 Child seats fitted unable to check seat belts.

Rear Seats not fitted, unable to check seat belts

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 OZE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZE, 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 OZE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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