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GF08 OVW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 118,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,150 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 100,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 100,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible door handle hanging over plate (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 96,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 62,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre outerwall poor

Fail 20 May 2013 48,483 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre outerwall poor

Pass 14 May 2012 32,004 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 32,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,042 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 OVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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