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AO58 GVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,952 mi
Last recorded105,952 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 105,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slightly scored (8.3.1d)

both inner rack ends have slight play

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 105,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slightly scored (8.3.1d)

both inner rack ends have slight play

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,479 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 92,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,278 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 77,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,948 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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AO58 GVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 GVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO58 GVJ registered?

AO58 GVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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