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LN53 SWV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,687 mi
Last recorded73,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,687 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 71,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 678,543 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 678,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,590 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,589 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,299 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,289 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/r number plate light lens missing

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r fog light slightly broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 50,863 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/r number plate light lens missing

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r fog light slightly broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,743 miles

................. @@ ## ....Thanx 4visiting // ## .....

O/s rear lamp unit broken

Rear silencer rotted externally & internally, i.e baffles innefective

Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,743 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

................. @@ ## ....Thanx 4visiting // ## .....

O/s rear lamp unit broken

Rear silencer rotted externally & internally, i.e baffles innefective

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear silence broken down inside

service due

Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear silence broken down inside

service due

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,979 miles

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

both rear registration plate lights slightly dim

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

parking brake your vehicle has just met the required park brake efficiency.would require adjustment or repaire

rear service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency ,would require adjustment or repaire

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

slight play in o/s/f track rod inner arm

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear registration plate lights slightly dim

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

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

slight play in o/s/f track rod inner arm

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,993 miles

front & rear no:plate deteriating

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front & rear no:plate deteriating

Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,285 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,681 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,168 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 13,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 SWV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LN53 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

LN53 SWV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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