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GU03 CSZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,715 mi
Last recorded100,715 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,715 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,894 miles

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

nearside front tyre low outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2012 86,766 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre low outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,447 miles

Coolant leak

rear axle bushes slightly worn

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 24 Dec 2010 69,787 miles

front wipers split but still clear the screen

Fail 17 Dec 2010 69,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front wipers split but still clear the screen

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,035 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,035 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear side light inop

Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,602 miles

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

both front wipers split but still clear the screen

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GU03 CSZ 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 66.7%.

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 GU03 CSZ, 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 GU03 CSZ registered?

GU03 CSZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is GU03 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 CSZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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