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LR03 VHX

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,153 mi
Last recorded124,153 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

warning lamps on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2014 116,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light is on

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear number plate starting to detetiorate

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 97,542 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,571 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,904 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,918 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

spare wheel unservicable

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,373 miles

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

spare wheel unservicable

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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LR03 VHX is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR03 VHX, 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 LR03 VHX registered?

LR03 VHX is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is LR03 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 VHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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