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GD08 FTJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,664 mi
Last recorded133,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 133,664 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level incorrect (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible Locking bolt (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Dashboard (3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly loose

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 117,907 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 117,905 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 96,003 miles

nearside front tyre worn low.

offside front tyre worn to legal limit.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,248 miles

Emission test completed low emission detected

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

Pass 23 May 2017 72,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall bulging slightly

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

Pass 23 May 2016 58,003 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 58,003 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 51,219 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 51,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 42,213 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 33,682 miles

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

both wiper blades worn in middle of blade

Pass 25 May 2012 25,510 miles

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

Fail 21 May 2012 25,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,827 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 FTJ 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 70.6%.

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

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