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FA08 GVW

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,190 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,211 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 66,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 62,056 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 59,808 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,658 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damage but not misread. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cv boot clip deteriorated. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,634 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 79,746 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind from rear brakes.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,044 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 42,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,911 miles

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

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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FA08 GVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA08 GVW, 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 FA08 GVW registered?

FA08 GVW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is FA08 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 GVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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