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GJ53 KNP

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,680 mi
Last recorded83,680 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,680 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,806 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 69,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,324 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,086 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 KNP is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GJ53 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

GJ53 KNP is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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