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GF08 MGU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,197 mi
Last recorded127,197 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 127,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DIESEL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 24 Jul 2017 110,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,813 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding view of certain components.

Engine cover and under tray present.

Offside Front Door check strap insecure/noisy.

Offside Headlamp semi-insecure as top mount split.

Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak. ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,813 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding view of certain components.

Engine cover and under tray present.

Headlamp aim too low Aim just below base line. (1.8)

Offside Front Door check strap insecure/noisy.

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim just below base line. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp semi-insecure as top mount split.

Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak. ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,787 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav holder within swept area. (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low Aim just below base line. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30" Blade split in middle smearing view. (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim well below base line. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32" Blade split in middle smearing view. (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lamp far too dim and not illuminating plate as it should. (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine cover and under tray present impeding view of certain components.

Engine cover and under tray present.

Offside Front Door check strap insecure/noisy.

Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak. ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,392 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,059 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,262 miles

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

off side mirror back missing

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 MGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

GF08 MGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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