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LT53 CAB

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,034 mi
Last recorded265,034 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CAB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 265,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 264,948 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 264,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

no bonnet stay fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 258,197 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 258,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 250,098 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 250,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 242,797 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 242,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 227,554 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 220,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 220,018 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 172,584 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 172,577 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bulb in high level brake light not working †front pads low rear pads on limit †damage to o/s outer sill panel

Pass 22 Jun 2006 148,770 miles

n/s number plate light dim

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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LT53 CAB is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT53 CAB, 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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LT53 CAB is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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