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GV53 RSU

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 RSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 113,516 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,877 miles

ADVISE exhaust rear box in poor condition but not leaking,

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,877 miles

ADVISE exhaust rear box in poor condition but not leaking,

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,569 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,997 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,749 miles

Both wipers starting to split

O/S mirror cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2010 69,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both wipers starting to split

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

O/S mirror cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small crack in o/s door mirror but affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,426 miles

Advise o/s door mirror glass has crack in.

Advise rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,826 miles

Advise child seat secured in o/s rear seatbelt visual check only.

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 RSU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV53 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

GV53 RSU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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