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GD53 UZB

2004 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,589 mi
Last recorded161,589 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C874,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 UZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 161,589 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 161,589 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 155,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear tyres are low on pressure

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the outside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,294 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 143,270 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,509 miles

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

small fuel leak detected

Fail 23 Jan 2017 129,471 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

small fuel leak detected

Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 103,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 95,256 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,666 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 86,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

only one rear seat fitted at time of test (nearside)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,066 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,683 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,683 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,635 miles

Only one rear seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test

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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GD53 UZB is a 2004 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GD53 UZB, 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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GD53 UZB is a 2004 Citroen C8, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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