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GY53 UAO

2003 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 144,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre on the limit

Pass 4 Nov 2014 141,589 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r outer door handle faulty, door working on remote button

rear number plate unbonding

rear silencer corroded

spare tyre worn low

washers poor as jets missing onwiper blades

Pass 8 Oct 2013 125,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,281 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 1 Oct 2010 90,885 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,955 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 62,876 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 62,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,098 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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GY53 UAO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

GY53 UAO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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