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GJ53 NUA

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 NUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,679 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 88,676 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,694 miles

rear brakediscs worn

screen damage

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear brake disc surfaces

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

wiper blades split

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,170 miles

Centre Row Of seats Has Child Seats Fitted, Adult Seats & Seat Belts Not Checked

Offside Rear Seat Has Been Removed, Seat Belt & Seat Security Not Checked

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

Rear Number Plate Delaminating

Rear Tyres 3mm Tread

Fail 23 Oct 2007 42,170 miles

Centre Row Of seats Has Child Seats Fitted, Adult Seats & Seat Belts Not Checked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat Has Been Removed, Seat Belt & Seat Security Not Checked

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

Rear Number Plate Delaminating

Rear Tyres 3mm Tread

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,571 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 NUA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUA, 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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GJ53 NUA is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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