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LN53 SWO

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 111,647 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 111,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 92,746 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 92,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,565 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,491 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,380 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 41,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,252 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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LN53 SWO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LN53 SWO, 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 LN53 SWO registered?

LN53 SWO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LN53 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 SWO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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