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GP52 OTZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,328 mi
Last recorded106,328 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 OTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,328 miles

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

airbag light on

both front tyre tyres worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear tyre worn low outer edge but tread not cut as deep

rea brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

washers poor but still sufficient amount to clear screen

Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,300 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

both front tyres worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

washers poor but still sufficient amount to clear screen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,794 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 96,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,210 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

r/o/s tyre tread small split

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,115 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 69,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 57,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades both split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wiper blades both split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f worn on outer edge

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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GP52 OTZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GP52 OTZ, 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 GP52 OTZ registered?

GP52 OTZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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