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GF58 FGM

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,552 mi
Last recorded148,552 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 FGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 148,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 137,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 137,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 137,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,638 miles

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

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre low tread

oil leak

perking brake cable slight corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2017 136,589 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction parking brake faulty warning (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light /warning esp/asr faulty system (3.4.1c)

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

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre low tread

oil leak

perking brake cable slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 124,822 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,720 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,658 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,606 miles

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

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

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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GF58 FGM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GF58 FGM, 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 GF58 FGM registered?

GF58 FGM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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