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DA08 GVK

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,029 mi
Last recorded95,029 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bonding lifting but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bonded bushing lifting but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Outer sill showing sign of corrosion but still secure and supporting

Fail 27 May 2026 95,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine warning light indicates a system fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system leaking gases around the front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bonding lifting but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth balding off on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bonded bushing lifting but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Outer sill showing sign of corrosion but still secure and supporting

Pass 28 May 2025 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bonded bushes lifting in the bonding but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking and perishing to the lower arm bonded bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear position light slightly effected by the by the operation of the rear indicator light (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 May 2025 90,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system leaking gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level only just visible on the the stick indicator

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bonded bushes lifting in the bonding but not excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking and perishing to the lower arm bonded bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear position light slightly effected by the by the operation of the rear indicator light (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 79,877 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bonded bushes cracking but no excessive wear movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to the outer sill but still secure at the time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 79,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corrosion within 30 cm of a jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive shaft boot insecure and not preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth below 1.6 mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bonded bushes cracking but no excessive wear movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread pattern 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to the outer sill but still secure at the time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tires cracked and perished but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 68,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, coming unbonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear noise form n/s/r brakes.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess main cable from to motor to back axle, still functions as intended (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 68,460 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, coming unbonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear noise form n/s/r brakes.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess main cable from to motor to back axle, still functions as intended (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lifting to the bonded bush but no excessive wear movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to lower screen less 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lifting to the bonded bush but no excessive wear movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to lower screen less 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in the tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 60,131 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 60,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,792 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 57,792 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Starting To Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Starting To Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Unable To Check Rear Row Of Seat Belts ( Seats folded & Items In Boot)

Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,130 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to crack

Fail 7 Aug 2018 50,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,705 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,733 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,891 miles

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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DA08 GVK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA08 GVK, 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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DA08 GVK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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