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GF57 VYL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,645 mi
Last recorded91,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,645 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,487 miles

both rear tyres perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,836 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,835 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,769 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 57,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,109 miles

NSR Tyre close to limit

OSR tyre ON LIMIT

Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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GF57 VYL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF57 VYL, 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 GF57 VYL registered?

GF57 VYL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is GF57 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 VYL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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