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GJ53 GCZ

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,327 mi
Last recorded95,327 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 GCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,327 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,532 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,745 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 72,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,895 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,436 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,637 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded through.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,784 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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GJ53 GCZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 GJ53 GCZ, 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 GJ53 GCZ registered?

GJ53 GCZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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