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GV53 KWY

2003 Citroen C8

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release stiff

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,480 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,794 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 20,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,199 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 12,199 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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GV53 KWY is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV53 KWY, 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 GV53 KWY registered?

GV53 KWY is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is GV53 KWY safe to buy?

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