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LW53 KVV

2004 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,903 mi
Last recorded143,903 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 143,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2013 143,890 miles

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

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

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

water leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 129,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 113,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,067 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 96,564 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LW53 KVV is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 74,696 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 LW53 KVV, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW53 KVV registered?

LW53 KVV is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is LW53 KVV safe to buy?

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