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LR53 OZD

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Fail 18 Dec 2019 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Fail 15 Oct 2019 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing broken mounting bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 16 Oct 2018 113,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,245 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 80,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system to the rear corrded

rear coil springs corrded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Oct 2014 60,926 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall but not to the cords

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,550 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,425 miles

slight play osf steeing arm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to test wheel bolts trims fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,105 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,570 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 OZD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue 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 OZD, 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 OZD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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