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GL52 YPA

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,085 miles

nearside centre most seats has a fixed child seat in place. Child seatbelt tested OK but the child seat appears to be loose

nearside windowscreen wiper blade is split

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 8 Sep 2008 76,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside centre most seats has a fixed child seat in place. Child seatbelt tested OK but the child seat appears to be loose

nearside windowscreen wiper blade is split

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,491 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YPA is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

GL52 YPA is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is GL52 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 YPA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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