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GF08 JVH

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,359 mi
Last recorded141,359 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,359 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2023 137,223 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 137,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 132,344 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 132,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,549 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 122,822 miles

Anti-pollution warning light came on during test, engine management system may need adjustment or repair

Marginal pass on electronic handbrake system, may need adustment

Pass 10 May 2018 117,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 117,291 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,572 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,562 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing seized and non-functional (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front suspension carrier top mount partly seized

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 93,098 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,492 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 74,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,875 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear washer supplies insufficent water.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,626 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split .

Fail 12 Dec 2011 44,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,618 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 JVH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

GF08 JVH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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