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LG53 DKY

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 DKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,076 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,585 miles

all brake discs worn/ridged

nearside rear brake pads approx 75% worn

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,585 miles

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

all brake discs worn/ridged

nearside rear brake pads approx 75% worn

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,381 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,506 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 32,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,141 miles

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

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 DKY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LG53 DKY, 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 DKY registered?

LG53 DKY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is LG53 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 DKY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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