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CE53 GAO

2003 Citroen C8

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,085 mi
Last recorded186,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C875,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 GAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2012 186,085 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front and rear discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 176,046 miles

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

o/s & n/s front discs worn / n/s rear light damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2009 165,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 154,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 148,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 118,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,374 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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CE53 GAO is a 2003 Citroen C8 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE53 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE53 GAO?

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What year was CE53 GAO registered?

CE53 GAO is a 2003 Citroen C8, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CE53 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 GAO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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