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LD53 UVJ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,175 mi
Last recorded56,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,175 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti pollution warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear upper sidelamp inop

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,768 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 47,976 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has only 1.9mm of tread

nearside repeater slightly showing white light

offside front wiper blade is split

offside rear tyre has only 2mm of tread

rear registration plate has slightly delaminted

slight play from offside steering rack/drumstick

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,976 miles

nearside rear tyre has only 1.9mm of tread

nearside repeater slightly showing white light

offside front wiper blade is split

offside rear tyre has only 2mm of tread

rear registration plate has slightly delaminted

slight play from offside steering rack/drumstick

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,379 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,216 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UVJ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

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

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