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FL58 GXE

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,149 mi
Last recorded94,149 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 94,149 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

aux alternator belt deteriorated

bad oil leak from engine looks like might be oil filter housing

both front lower suspension arms. rubber bushes deteriorated. no exsesive movement at time of test

both front tyres slightly perished

rear hand brake cables corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 94,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nail in tread 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished

aux alternator belt deteriorated

bad oil leak from engine looks like might be oil filter housing

both front lower suspension arms. rubber bushes deteriorated. no exsesive movement at time of test

both front tyres slightly perished

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 89,784 miles

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

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

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

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

underside starting to corrode

Fail 28 May 2020 89,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

underside starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2019 85,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

oil leak from engine..

Fail 22 May 2019 85,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

oil leak from engine..

Pass 14 May 2018 79,420 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 79,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 74,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre perish 215 55 16

Pass 26 May 2016 68,328 miles

Advise both rear tyres low on tread

Advise front brake discs worn

Fail 24 May 2016 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both rear tyres low on tread

Advise front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 68,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Front no.plate damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear condensation in light lens

Nearside Rear sill repair

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear perishing/cracking

oil leak

rear seatbelts can NOT BE TESTED

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,453 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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FL58 GXE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL58 GXE, 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 FL58 GXE registered?

FL58 GXE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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