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FT53 GTU

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,615 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,198 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 85,198 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

engine management light on,not effecting emissions

nearside passenger door handle missing can still be opened for inspection.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 77,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on,not effecting emissions

nearside passenger door handle missing can still be opened for inspection.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,183 miles

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

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

excessive tarvel on handbrake lever

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,234 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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FT53 GTU is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 74,696 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 FT53 GTU, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT53 GTU registered?

FT53 GTU is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is FT53 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 GTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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