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GF08 MGV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 104,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,587 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,586 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2021 88,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,709 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 82,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 76,444 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Fail 7 May 2019 76,444 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Under trays fitted to the vehicle are obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,625 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on rear brake discs

engine covers fitted obscuring some test items

front wheel arch liners becoming loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

possible slight play in nearside steering rack end

possible suspension lower than normal at front

Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on rear brake discs

front wheel arch liners becoming loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

possible slight play in nearside steering rack end

possible suspension lower than normal at front

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,138 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testablecomponents

offside front brake binding slightly

possible front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 60,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some testablecomponents

offside front brake binding slightly

possible front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,768 miles

front number plate slight deterioration in laminate

slight corrosion offside rear brake disc

Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slight deterioration in laminate

slight corrosion offside rear brake disc

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,999 miles

inside surfaces of front brake discs worn scored and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on outside of tread

Fail 21 Nov 2012 28,999 miles

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

inside surfaces of front brake discs worn scored and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on outside of tread

Pass 22 Nov 2011 16,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,337 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 MGV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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