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GF08 HWJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 62,902 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 54,984 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,048 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 45,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing No bulb, holder or wiring (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing No bulb, holder or wiring (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,752 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,237 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 27,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,689 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 26,689 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,134 miles

n/s/f tyre is perishing on outer edges,

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,485 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 7 Mar 2013 8,485 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 6,790 miles

all tyres heavily perished

Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,338 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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GF08 HWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF08 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 HWJ registered?

GF08 HWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GF08 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 HWJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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