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LG53 FSC

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 83,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,737 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,788 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 68,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,459 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 62,459 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,446 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,013 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 FSC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

LG53 FSC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is LG53 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 FSC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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