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LV53 FSZ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,258 mi
Last recorded165,258 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 165,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 143,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 122,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,299 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,035 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,528 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2010 65,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2009 47,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,112 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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LV53 FSZ 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 80%.

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 LV53 FSZ, 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 LV53 FSZ registered?

LV53 FSZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LV53 FSZ safe to buy?

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