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LS53 ZMZ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,276 mi
Last recorded160,276 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 160,276 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 154,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres wearing low

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 154,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres wearing low

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 141,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,818 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,430 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,102 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 92,036 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,383 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 80,383 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 57,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,555 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,045 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,539 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,262 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 20,246 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LS53 ZMZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS53 ZMZ, 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 LS53 ZMZ registered?

LS53 ZMZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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