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LY52 VHO

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,918 miles

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

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

child seats

Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

child seats

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 72,980 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,980 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,602 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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LY52 VHO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY52 VHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 VHO registered?

LY52 VHO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is LY52 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 VHO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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