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GD08 FOJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,020 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outriggers corroding slightly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,336 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,361 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,563 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,484 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,090 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2012 28,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011

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 FOJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

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

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