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GF08 YWW

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,297 mi
Last recorded185,297 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 185,297 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 147,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm + inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable wires corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Trailer electrical socket (7 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended

Fail 18 Apr 2017 104,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable wires corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Trailer electrical socket (7 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,848 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 84,847 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 75,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,989 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 37,662 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,662 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 YWW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YWW, 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 YWW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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