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LX03 DMY

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,281 mi
Last recorded91,281 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,281 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,991 miles

deterioration in front number plate

offside upper rear side light inoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,944 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,418 miles

accident damage n/s/r door & quater

centre exhaust hanger very rusty

rear exhaust outer skin in very poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,418 miles

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

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

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

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

accident damage n/s/r door & quater

centre exhaust hanger very rusty

rear exhaust outer skin in very poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,808 miles

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,008 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 DMY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX03 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

LX03 DMY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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