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GF08 HWW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,524 mi
Last recorded85,524 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 HWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,524 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on handbrake cable

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 85,524 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on handbrake cable

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,160 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

ANTI-POLLUTION FAULT WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON.

Nearside Front TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

TAILGATE HANDLE/REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,997 miles

ANTIPOLLUTION FAULT WARNING ON DASH.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ ENGINE/INJECTOR. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ANTIPOLLUTION FAULT WARNING ON DASH.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ ENGINE/INJECTOR. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,606 miles

CENTRE ROW, O/S SEAT BASE WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE DOWN POSITION.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,343 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 26,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake slight low

Pass 6 May 2011 17,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 HWW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF08 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

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

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