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GF08 FEP

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,687 mi
Last recorded172,687 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 172,687 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 159,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 159,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 153,782 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 153,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 149,941 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 2.2-2.5mm and slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Fail 23 Apr 2022 149,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre has 2.2-2.5mm and slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 132,406 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

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

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Fail 14 Apr 2021 132,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2020 114,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,344 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 103,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 86,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 86,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,403 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,639 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 20,144 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,102 miles

Front brake pads low (visual check only)

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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GF08 FEP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GF08 FEP, 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 GF08 FEP registered?

GF08 FEP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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