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GJ53 SVG

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,078 mi
Last recorded65,078 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 SVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,078 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,078 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 63,775 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 54,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level on minimum mark.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side rear seat was not installed at the time of the test.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undershield fitted.

Pass 9 May 2008 54,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil level on minimum mark.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side rear seat was not installed at the time of the test.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undershield fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,875 miles

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

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 SVG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

GJ53 SVG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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