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LW03 WKU

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,654 mi
Last recorded91,654 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 WKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leaks

damage to n/s outersill

damage to windscreen

engine mounts seem well worn

oil leaks

slight dampness around front shockers

Fail 21 Feb 2014 91,650 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leaks

damage to n/s outersill

damage to windscreen

engine mounts seem well worn

slight dampness around front shockers

Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,133 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,578 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 54,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,792 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 46,792 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r steering rack arms have slight movement

o/s/r drivers door does not open from inside or outside.

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 WKU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WKU, 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 LW03 WKU registered?

LW03 WKU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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