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GD08 FWG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 131,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 131,869 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 117,892 miles

Front brake pads getting low and inner disc faces rusty

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,507 miles

front pads getting low and disc faces rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,283 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

front pads getting low and disc faces rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,574 miles

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,574 miles

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

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,320 miles

All brake discs worn and rusty on inner faces

offside rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,348 miles

bit of play both sides of steering rack

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bit of play both sides of steering rack

offside rear tyre tread 1.8mm

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,358 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 48,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,366 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit

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 FWG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

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

Is GD08 FWG safe to buy?

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