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GIG 1691

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1691
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 129,145 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 129,145 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 123,831 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 123,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 118,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 114,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 85,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,582 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 1691 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GIG 1691, 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 1691 registered?

GIG 1691 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is GIG 1691 safe to buy?

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