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FG08 VGJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,485 mi
Last recorded153,485 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 153,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 153,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 139,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advance wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,540 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,758 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,665 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 78,665 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,735 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 70,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,068 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,891 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 45,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

front disc worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,035 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 31,034 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,059 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 19,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 13,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,682 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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FG08 VGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FG08 VGJ, 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 FG08 VGJ registered?

FG08 VGJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 VGJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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