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LD53 UVG

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,528 miles

front brake disks scored

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,627 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

offside rear tyre tread low on edges

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,057 miles

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

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

nearside and offside wiper blades split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,322 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 UVG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

LD53 UVG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LD53 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 UVG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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