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GY53 MPE

2003 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,054 mi
Last recorded51,054 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,054 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Slight bind on front brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,975 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 6 Nov 2009 47,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and cracking up

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2008 43,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge

covers fitted under front

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2008 43,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge

covers fitted under front

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,330 miles

fluid level inbrake reservoir below maximum

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,748 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,626 miles

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

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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GY53 MPE is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MPE, 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 GY53 MPE registered?

GY53 MPE is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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