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GF08 HWV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,909 mi
Last recorded66,909 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 66,909 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk missing from sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 62,244 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearly metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is pitted and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk missing from sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 57,105 miles

damage to n/s & o/s outer sills

Fail 5 May 2017 57,105 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

damage to n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,142 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 51,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear wheelarch damaged

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

rear hatchback lock insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheelarch damaged

offside and nearside outer sills damaged

rear hatchback lock insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 28,678 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 1 Apr 2013 28,678 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,884 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,654 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/worn

Fail 28 Mar 2011 16,644 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/worn

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 HWV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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