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GD08 FDY

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 164,404 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sill / Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Springs Corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 164,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And Low On Tread And Egg In Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sill / Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Springs Corroded

Undertray Insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2022 153,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 153,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,048 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 142,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 114,293 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 114,292 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,895 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 113,887 miles

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

engine fault light on..

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,128 miles

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm tread depth (215/45/18V)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,771 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 81,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,693 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,847 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 FDY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GD08 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

GD08 FDY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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