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DS08 GHV

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,059 mi
Last recorded88,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 GHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 88,059 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 88,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb poss fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,998 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump/electric motor seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,420 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,420 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,116 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 50,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,077 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2018 43,077 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

Headlamp aim too low Both - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Fitted 447 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Fitted 581 bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 33,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has worn out on side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,594 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2011 10,369 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 GHV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

DS08 GHV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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