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LD53 UKW

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,338 mi
Last recorded160,338 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 160,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 156,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 152,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 145,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 139,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 119,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,699 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,913 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,913 miles

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

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 UKW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

LD53 UKW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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