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DS08 GGU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,865 mi
Last recorded164,865 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 GGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 164,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields

Pass 8 Jun 2019 251,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 146,325 miles

reverse camera slightly covering rear registration plate

Fail 7 Jun 2018 146,325 miles

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

reverse camera slightly covering rear registration plate

Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,579 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides ,tyres also in poor condition (perished). (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 128,579 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides ,tyres also in poor condition (perished). (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 111,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 110,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,977 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2014 75,268 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Slight drag rear brakes.

Pass 26 May 2014 75,268 miles

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

Slight drag rear brakes.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,151 miles

INJECTOR NOT SEALING EFFICIENTLY IN CYLINDER HEAD

Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

INJECTOR NOT SEALING EFFICIENTLY IN CYLINDER HEAD

Pass 30 May 2012 30,909 miles

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

condition of n/s front tyre side wall

condition of o/s wiper

Pass 17 May 2011 19,290 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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DS08 GGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS08 GGU, 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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DS08 GGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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