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GV53 UTU

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,479 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,258 miles

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

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

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

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Unable to open offside rear sliding door from the outside

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,453 miles

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

Unable to open offside rear sliding door from the outside

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,879 miles

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

airbag light on dash

n/s steering ball joint gaitor split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,766 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,332 miles

Centre Seat Has Been Removed Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Seat Has Been Removed Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished

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

Offside & Nearside Front Tyre Valves Damaged By Wheel Trims

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 26,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,126 miles

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 UTU is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 GV53 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

GV53 UTU is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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