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GF08 MGE

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,368 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,741 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 89,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 87,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,711 miles

Offside Front inner tyre thread worn

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,505 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,278 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 36,759 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,004 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread

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 MGE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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