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GL52 VVU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,756 mi
Last recorded153,756 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 153,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,725 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 144,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 134,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 134,894 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,372 miles

low reading n/s handbrake

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,953 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,953 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,053 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 79,053 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,528 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 49,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

recent new front disc pads fitted on the worn † discs ???

Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,813 miles

front pads and discs low..

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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GL52 VVU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL52 VVU, 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 GL52 VVU registered?

GL52 VVU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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