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GIG 1689

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1689
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 73,254 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,473 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,250 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 63,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coilspring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 606,521 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 60,505 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f + n/s/f outer sills corroded excessively (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor and worn low

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner + outer edges worn smooth

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread depth getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 35,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,536 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 31,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,908 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,885 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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GIG 1689 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GIG 1689, 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 GIG 1689 registered?

GIG 1689 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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