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LM03 BWX

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,316 mi
Last recorded52,316 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 52,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken lense (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 52,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle only by remote (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lense cracked emits white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged exposed cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle only by remote (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no spray (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake is very noisy

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor clearance (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,429 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,452 miles

unable to select park mode

Fail 20 Jun 2019 49,452 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle only works on remote (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% variance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn to excess (215/65 x 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

unable to select park mode

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,802 miles

Both front tyre slightly worn on the edge

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyre slightly worn on the edge

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,113 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,158 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 45,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1 high level brake light buld not working

Nearide rear light lenz broken

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,394 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,394 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 33,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,673 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,889 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 24,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,007 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,759 miles

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,780 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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LM03 BWX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LM03 BWX, 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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LM03 BWX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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