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GF52 UWV

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,441 mi
Last recorded108,441 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 UWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 108,441 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 103,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,884 miles

Advise nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle inside rear silencer.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,989 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle inside rear silencer.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,047 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper blade split ends.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,616 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 30,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 25,662 miles

ADVISE rear silencer outer skin tatty.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,662 miles

ADVISE rear silencer outer skin tatty.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,630 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GF52 UWV is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 GF52 UWV, 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 GF52 UWV registered?

GF52 UWV is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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