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BG53 TGV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,385 mi
Last recorded68,385 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on inner tread

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,097 miles

wiper blade rubbers starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn down to 2mm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,757 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 45,757 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,265 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

slight play in the o/s/front tie rod.

Fail 17 Nov 2006 37,265 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

slight play in the o/s/front tie rod.

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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BG53 TGV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 BG53 TGV, 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 BG53 TGV registered?

BG53 TGV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BG53 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 TGV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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