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GU03 CVD

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal long travel

drivers door check strap broken

offside rear door can only be opened from outside by remote

Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal long travel

drivers door check strap broken

offside rear door can only be opened from outside by remote

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,748 miles

Offside rear passenger door opens from outside by fob not handle

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust deteriation, mounting corroded

offside door check strap broken

offside rear lamp damaged

washer bottle top missing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,748 miles

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust deteriation, mounting corroded

offside door check strap broken

offside rear lamp damaged

washer bottle top missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside rear light lense cracked

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Fail 4 Apr 2012 72,129 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside rear light lense cracked

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,328 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,328 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,371 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake disc discoloured

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front brake discs very badly worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,133 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 1 May 2007 24,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 24,205 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,431 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 18,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CVD is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 GU03 CVD, 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 CVD registered?

GU03 CVD is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is GU03 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 CVD shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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