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LF53 YBW

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,465 mi
Last recorded125,465 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 YBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 125,465 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,476 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 115,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,717 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 104,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2011 94,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,519 miles

headlamp deflector tape fitted at time off test

offside front and nearside front tyre treads in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2010 82,519 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

headlamp deflector tape fitted at time off test

offside front and nearside front tyre treads in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,177 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 58,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,797 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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LF53 YBW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LF53 YBW, 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 LF53 YBW registered?

LF53 YBW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LF53 YBW safe to buy?

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