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LJ03 FGZ

2003 Citroen C8

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,347 mi
Last recorded111,347 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 111,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 111,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 107,715 miles

Slight bind at nearside front

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 107,715 miles

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

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

Slight bind at nearside front

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,490 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 103,490 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs lipped

Front pads worn

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 23 May 2015 94,980 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs lipped

Front pads worn

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 28 May 2014 90,381 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both number plates slight discolouration

front brake discs very worn/lipped

front brakes creak in test rollers

front tyres very worn outer edges/wearing inner edges

o/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

steel wheel fitted n/s/r & tyre cracked

Fail 28 May 2014 90,381 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both number plates slight discolouration

front brake discs very worn/lipped

front brakes creak in test rollers

front tyres very worn outer edges/wearing inner edges

o/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

steel wheel fitted n/s/r & tyre cracked

Pass 20 May 2013 86,743 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates slightly delaminated/discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f brake lag-20%imbalance

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/cracked

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre starting to feather edges/crack

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

Fail 20 May 2013 86,743 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates slightly delaminated/discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/f brake lag-20%imbalance

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/cracked

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre starting to feather edges/crack

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

Pass 18 May 2012 82,251 miles

nearside rear upper position lamp not working

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 17 May 2012 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear upper position lamp not working

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 25 May 2011 75,682 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 75,668 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2010 70,173 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

drivers seat base worn

two rear seats removed and folded in rear

Fail 18 May 2010 70,149 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

drivers seat base worn

two rear seats removed and folded in rear

Pass 13 May 2009 62,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management lamp illumunated. wiperblades splitting

Pass 29 May 2008 49,129 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 49,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,230 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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LJ03 FGZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LJ03 FGZ, 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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LJ03 FGZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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