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DS08 GHU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,997 mi
Last recorded145,997 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 GHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit / rec changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit / rec changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 11 Mar 2020 145,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit / rec changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit / rec changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 128,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 112,869 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,965 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid starting to leak from fuel additive pouch in front of rear axle.

Nearside Front tyre worn low on the edges of its tread pattern.

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 81,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid starting to leak from fuel additive pouch in front of rear axle.

Nearside Front tyre worn low on the edges of its tread pattern.

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,770 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,776 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 45,776 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 21,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,607 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 GHU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GHU, 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 DS08 GHU registered?

DS08 GHU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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