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LX53 UZF

2003 Citroen C8

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 UZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,611 miles

centre obligatory mirror missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,921 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 72,921 miles

Nearside Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interior mirror missing2

o/s rear door does not open

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 67,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,862 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,649 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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LX53 UZF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX53 UZF, 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 LX53 UZF registered?

LX53 UZF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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