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GF58 YWX

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,769 mi
Last recorded188,769 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 YWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 188,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 183,291 miles

engine and under covers fitted

nsf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2020 165,297 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

slight play in nsf link

Pass 15 Apr 2019 146,523 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust blow/cat

lower engine mounting deteriorsting

nsf lower arm front and rear bush deteriorating

osr handbrake actuator stiff

Fail 9 Apr 2019 146,523 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsf link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ns and os front (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower arm front bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not contacting the screen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and od front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust blow/cat

lower engine mounting deteriorsting

nsf lower arm front and rear bush deteriorating

nsf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

osr handbrake actuator stiff

unable to check rear rear seatbelt

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,553 miles

engine covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2018 127,553 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint ns and os front links (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working ns and os front (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working ns stop light (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf also boot split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high ns and os front (1.8)

engine covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nsr tyre close ro legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 114,219 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels cable snapped (3.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,919 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 30 Jul 2015 81,243 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 5,558 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YWX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc 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 GF58 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

GF58 YWX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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