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LL53 TEU

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,468 mi
Last recorded39,468 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 TEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,468 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,488 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 37,464 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL light on dash

passenger airbag deactivated light on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,820 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 30,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,472 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine management light on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 11,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 5,588 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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LL53 TEU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL53 TEU, 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 LL53 TEU registered?

LL53 TEU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is LL53 TEU safe to buy?

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