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LX03 DHF

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,042 miles

all rear seats not in use! front two seat tested only

Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all rear seats not in use! front two seat tested only

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,206 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 53,205 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,555 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,107 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,431 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 47,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,754 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,718 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 43,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,028 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,028 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,861 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 24,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,250 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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LX03 DHF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX03 DHF, 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 LX03 DHF registered?

LX03 DHF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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