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GP03 XBE

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,565 mi
Last recorded78,565 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 XBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 78,565 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,628 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,313 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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GP03 XBE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GP03 XBE, 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 GP03 XBE registered?

GP03 XBE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is GP03 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 XBE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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