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GL53 ZCU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,389 mi
Last recorded88,389 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 88,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge 215 65 15

osr tyre worn to 2-3mm

Fail 27 May 2014 88,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge 215 65 15

osr tyre worn to 2-3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,051 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 84,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 80,324 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to deteriate

Fail 19 May 2012 80,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to deteriate

Fail 20 May 2011 71,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 71,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 66,325 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn on outside edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,061 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,357 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GL53 ZCU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel 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 GL53 ZCU, 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 GL53 ZCU registered?

GL53 ZCU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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