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GF08 POA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 POA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (top mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 126,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (top mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,205 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,376 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 114,376 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 105,843 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 105,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 95,443 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 95,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 88,679 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 88,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 May 2016 82,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 82,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2015 76,360 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,933 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Coolant low

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

O/S/F door check strap noisy, may fail causing damage and stop door from closing correctly

Slight bind on rear brakes, pads approx 3-4mm remaining.

Fail 19 May 2014 69,933 miles

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

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

Both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Coolant low

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

O/S/F door check strap noisy, may fail causing damage and stop door from closing correctly

Slight bind on rear brakes, pads approx 3-4mm remaining.

Pass 18 May 2013 62,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,367 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 46,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 46,637 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 POA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

GF08 POA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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