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AP03 LVH

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 107,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center rear seat missing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 107,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted on rear axle to the front axle

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre close to limit

passenger airbag switched off at time of test

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,707 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 99,707 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,573 miles

All rear seats removed(not fitted) at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2010 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All rear seats removed(not fitted) at time of test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,723 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of the test

Fail 9 Oct 2008 69,723 miles

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of the test

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

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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AP03 LVH is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP03 LVH, 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 AP03 LVH registered?

AP03 LVH is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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