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GD08 BYW

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,466 mi
Last recorded75,466 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,466 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,080 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 70,077 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 46,683 miles

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

front Brakes slightly juddering

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,602 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 38,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2013 30,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 6,214 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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GD08 BYW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD08 BYW, 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 GD08 BYW registered?

GD08 BYW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is GD08 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 BYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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