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LW03 UBH

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 UBH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,274 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,713 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,560 miles

unable to check rear row of seats/seatbelts as rear of vehicle fully loaded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,560 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm) on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth very low (2mm) on outer edge, and outer sidewall cut

unable to check rear row of seats/seatbelts as rear of vehicle fully loaded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in osf outer sidewall

front tyres worn on outer edges (ns worse)

rear silencer hitting subframe when car loaded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,229 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in osf outer sidewall

front tyres worn on outer edges (ns worse)

rear silencer hitting subframe when car loaded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 56,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,674 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs heavily lipped

unable to fully inspect seat belts in boot as no seats were fitted at the time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,674 miles

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

O/S/R tyre close to 1.6mm, outer edge wearing unevenly

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

unable to fully inspect seat belts in boot as no seats were fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,632 miles

Front wipers split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front wipers split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 28,841 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 28,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 17,406 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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LW03 UBH is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LW03 UBH, 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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LW03 UBH is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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