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GY53 MKE

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 144,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 127,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 127,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,926 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 115,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 100,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Sep 2020 100,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,401 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 54,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 44,743 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,239 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,638 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly scored

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,086 miles

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

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

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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GY53 MKE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GY53 MKE, 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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GY53 MKE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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