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EK08 GNF

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,461 mi
Last recorded113,461 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,461 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 113,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,054 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 107,615 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure whole light cluster insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure whole light cluster insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump nut leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure whole light cluster insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure whole light cluster insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump nut leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,954 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,442 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 92,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,005 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,055 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 28,482 miles

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

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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EK08 GNF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK08 GNF, 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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EK08 GNF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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