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GF53 BVC

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,719 mi
Last recorded72,719 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 72,719 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,058 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside tread/slight play offside rack arm

Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,042 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside tread/slight play offside rack arm

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,132 miles

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

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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GF53 BVC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF53 BVC, 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 GF53 BVC registered?

GF53 BVC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is GF53 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 BVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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