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LR53 KLF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,728 mi
Last recorded126,728 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 124,558 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 124,558 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 122,486 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Under tray broken.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 103,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 106,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,250 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,307 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

spare tyre missing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing and close to limit

Fail 10 Jun 2010 73,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing and close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,966 miles

front and rear brakes have fluctuation in performance

nearside rear one of two side lights is not working

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

rear exhaust is starting to corrode on outer layer

spare wheel is below legal limt on tread depth

steering rack is damp with oil

Fail 8 Jun 2009 64,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brakes have fluctuation in performance

nearside rear one of two side lights is not working

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

rear exhaust is starting to corrode on outer layer

spare wheel is below legal limt on tread depth

steering rack is damp with oil

Pass 6 Sep 2008 103,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,757 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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LR53 KLF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR53 KLF, 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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LR53 KLF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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