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GK53 WKL

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,788 mi
Last recorded121,788 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 WKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,633 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,833 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,013 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,387 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,868 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,560 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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GK53 WKL is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK53 WKL, 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 GK53 WKL registered?

GK53 WKL is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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