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LR03 VHY

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,270 mi
Last recorded130,270 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 130,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 125,442 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 120,730 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres bald on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

Fail 12 Dec 2013 116,452 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres bald on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 105,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,324 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,601 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 90,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,287 miles

The N/S/R tyre is on 1.6mm on the outer edge.

Unable to fully test rear seat belts as rear seats not present in vehicle at time of test.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,410 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

n/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,333 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 47,331 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front discs worn low

suspect front pads low

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 VHY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

LR03 VHY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is LR03 VHY safe to buy?

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