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CX08 GGJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 GGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,642 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 116,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,860 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,991 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,509 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 101,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,958 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 96,684 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,908 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 85,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 52,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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CX08 GGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX08 GGJ, 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 CX08 GGJ registered?

CX08 GGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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