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LG53 DKN

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,066 mi
Last recorded86,066 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 DKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,066 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 86,066 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,734 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

front disc worn and rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,840 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,375 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 19,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,196 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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LG53 DKN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG53 DKN, 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 LG53 DKN registered?

LG53 DKN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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