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GD03 XUS

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,370 mi
Last recorded126,370 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 XUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 126,370 miles

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

check engine light on

child seats fitted at time of test

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2016 126,129 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 121,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre's slightly cracked

Fail 16 May 2015 121,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre's slightly cracked

Pass 31 May 2014 117,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front washer needs attention

Pass 28 May 2013 112,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 108,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,278 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,278 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,717 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,996 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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GD03 XUS is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GD03 XUS, 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 GD03 XUS registered?

GD03 XUS is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is GD03 XUS safe to buy?

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