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LT53 LPN

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,239 mi
Last recorded79,239 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,549 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,546 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,248 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,287 miles

engine oil leak

rear tyres worn to 3mm & perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust braket broken but exhaust still secure.

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 58,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust braket broken but exhaust still secure.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,448 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,469 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

rear o/s brake discs dis-coloured

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,562 miles

3rd row seats not fitted belts unchecked

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

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

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

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 LPN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT53 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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