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GF53 VBY

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,760 mi
Last recorded76,760 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc corroded/pitted(both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter housing damp

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (4mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (6mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (6mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc corroded/pitted(both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 76,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc corroded/pitted(both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (4mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (6mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (6mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc corroded/pitted(both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,959 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 75,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,842 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 70,842 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,316 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,789 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,892 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 68,892 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,661 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 54,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,959 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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GF53 VBY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

GF53 VBY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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