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GL52 VVW

2003 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,924 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 87,812 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure broken (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 83,036 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre on limit. advise replacement..205/65R15

Offside Rear rear seat misssing

child seat fitted centre row

damage to nearside outer sill

different size front to rear tyres

Fail 19 May 2016 82,992 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Rear rear seat misssing

child seat fitted centre row

damage to nearside outer sill

different size front to rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,410 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,748 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,681 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,662 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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GL52 VVW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL52 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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