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GK53 YGT

2003 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,063 mi
Last recorded114,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 114,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,412 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,062 miles

Collent level low.

Engine oil leak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak.

MIL light on.

N/S Engine/gearbox mounting incorrectly fitted.

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

O/S wing liner insecure.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,062 miles

Collent level low.

Engine oil leak.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak.

MIL light on.

N/S Engine/gearbox mounting incorrectly fitted.

O/S wing liner insecure.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 79,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 66,241 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,981 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 55,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,159 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 YGT is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

GK53 YGT is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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