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PN53 GPF

2003 Citroen C8

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,978 mi
Last recorded78,978 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 GPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,621 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not excessively on rear

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,940 miles

outer skin on exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2012 52,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

outer skin on exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,223 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,477 miles

front brake imbalance

front brake judder

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

unable to visually see front pads clearly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,646 miles

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

engine under cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,093 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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PN53 GPF is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PN53 GPF, 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 PN53 GPF registered?

PN53 GPF is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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