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GF08 PRV

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,661 mi
Last recorded207,661 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 PRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 207,661 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 207,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 205,981 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 205,815 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 202,245 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 30 Sep 2020 202,244 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Apr 2019 186,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 168,667 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 168,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 151,833 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs & pads worn.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low front x2 (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn close to limit frontx2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn close to limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted to engine compartment

Fail 20 Apr 2016 131,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low front x2 (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn close to limit frontx2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn close to limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted to engine compartment

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,491 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 112,491 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,565 miles

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,298 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 PRV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

GF08 PRV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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