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GD08 FWL

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 92,127 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,501 miles

Oil leak ()

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

no access to rear seat belts

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,734 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 22,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and bald on edges.

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 FWL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

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

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