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GF53 WBL

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,202 miles

There is slight play in the O/S/F steering arm.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

There is slight play in the O/S/F steering arm.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,847 miles

Oil leak

rear row of seats removed and am unable to test associated seat belts

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,439 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 WBL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

GF53 WBL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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