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GF08 OZW

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,907 miles

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

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

engine mounting worn

Fail 29 Jul 2019 68,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine mounting worn

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,683 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,647 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure in boot (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure in boot (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 56,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,884 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 50,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,177 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,227 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 OZW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

GF08 OZW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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