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LG03 HGC

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,552 mi
Last recorded134,552 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 134,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 134,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,212 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats have been removed, unable to test. ()

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked causing sharp edges

Fail 3 Apr 2017 132,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats have been removed, unable to test. ()

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked causing sharp edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,298 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,719 miles

both front brake discs scored/worn faces/lipped edges-recommend renewal.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs scored/worn faces/lipped edges-recommend renewal.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,167 miles

both rear row seats not in vehicle at time of test

both rear tyres 2/3mm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passengers wiper blade split at the ends

unable to detect smoke blip so unable to print readout

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,983 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,982 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,068 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,604 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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LG03 HGC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG03 HGC, 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 LG03 HGC registered?

LG03 HGC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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