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GY53 UTR

2003 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,617 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,848 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,315 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,647 miles

Nearside 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 UTR is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

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

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