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LG53 FPZ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,961 miles

both front lower ball joints,boots becoming perrished

both rear road springs corroded

mid to rear exhaust becoming corroded

n.s rear trailing arm bush becoming unbonded

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

o.s mirror lens slightly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,960 miles

Center exhaust mount broken (system still supported)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

o/s/f wing mirror glass damaged.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,735 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

n.s outer c.v boot becoming perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm, wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre 2mm, wearing smooth on inner edge

front brake discs corroded

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,719 miles

both front suspension anti roll end links becoming worn

n.s front outer c.v boot becoming perished

o.s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o.s rear road spring becoming corroded

rear exhaust corroded and mid exhaust bracket has repair

washer aims poor but clearing screen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,500 miles

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

both front anti roll bar end links becoming worn/slight play

both wiper blades slightly split

centre exhaust broken,but exhaust secure

n.s front outer c.v boot perrished

Fail 21 Sep 2015 118,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front anti roll bar end links becoming worn/slight play

both wiper blades slightly split

centre exhaust broken,but exhaust secure

n.s front outer c.v boot perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,151 miles

both n.s rear seats missing at time of test

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

o.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 106,151 miles

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both n.s rear seats missing at time of test

o.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,284 miles

both rear road springs rusty

rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear road springs rusty

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner

rear seats not fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,078 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,851 miles

both n.s tyres 2mm

both o.s tyres 1.6mm and wearing smooth on edges,edges not mot testable due to tyre design/raised tread pattern

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,830 miles

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

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

Unable to check 3rd row seat belts as no seats fitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable to check 3rd row seat belts as no seats fitted.

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 FPZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

LG53 FPZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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