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GL03 GZG

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 GZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,707 miles

Offside Rear rear most seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to tread but not deep enough to reach cord also tyre deteriorating

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear most seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to tread but not deep enough to reach cord also tyre deteriorating

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,397 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 100,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,878 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 92,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,989 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 82,989 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,977 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 62,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 50,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,147 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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GL03 GZG is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL03 GZG, 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 GL03 GZG registered?

GL03 GZG is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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