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MF53 GYZ

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 GYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,748 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,586 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,586 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,697 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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MF53 GYZ is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF53 GYZ, 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 MF53 GYZ registered?

MF53 GYZ is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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