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GF53 VYN

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 93,563 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,654 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,938 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot clip slightly loose

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test used as avan ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,673 miles

Nearside cv boot clip slightly loose ,loosing grease

rear seat not fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats missing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken + rear box deteriorated

rear seats missing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,425 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,435 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 VYN is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

GF53 VYN is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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