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GF53 WCC

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 WCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 120,735 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 120,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 110,895 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 110,725 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,019 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,018 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,759 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 69,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,609 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,697 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 WCC is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

GF53 WCC is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is GF53 WCC safe to buy?

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