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GF08 YXB

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,579 mi
Last recorded115,579 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 115,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top mount bearing noisy when turning

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 101,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,637 miles

Engine leaking oil

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside stop lamp dim

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,637 miles

Engine leaking oil

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside stop lamp dim

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 71,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,323 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,053 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 YXB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

GF08 YXB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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