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DK53 GVV

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,518 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,443 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,141 miles

3 child seats fitted in rear and rear seats removed

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,189 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,580 miles

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

nearside door mirror shatterd

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,756 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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DK53 GVV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 DK53 GVV, 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 DK53 GVV registered?

DK53 GVV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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