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LV53 NXP

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,868 mi
Last recorded69,868 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 NXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,839 miles

Rear Rear seat belts in load area not inspected as seats not presented for mot.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 40,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seat belts in load area not inspected as seats not presented for mot.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly loose

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,470 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 37,470 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,274 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 34,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,182 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,182 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2013 26,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rack area damp

Fail 3 Oct 2012 23,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rack area damp

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,524 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,476 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,582 miles

dampness around steering rack

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,422 miles

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

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 NXP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

LV53 NXP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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