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GU53 OYW

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,526 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,839 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 80,826 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,722 miles

all coil springs rusty

front brake pads and discs worn

handbrake travel

metal coolant pipes under vehicle rusted

movement in both front steering rackends

movement in steering column

pas pipe damp

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,722 miles

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

all coil springs rusty

front brake pads and discs worn

handbrake travel

metal coolant pipes under vehicle rusted

movement in both front steering rackends

movement in steering column

pas pipe damp

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,238 miles

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads low

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,897 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check o/s seatbelt and n/s/r seatbelt due to seats missing

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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GU53 OYW is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU53 OYW, 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 GU53 OYW registered?

GU53 OYW is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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