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GIG 4217

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,178 mi
Last recorded132,178 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4217
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 132,178 miles

front numberplate deteriorated ... oil? leak ... undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 120,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noisy in belt area

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

Fail 23 May 2018 120,687 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Noisy in belt area

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 112,826 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

Pass 21 May 2016 104,412 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn/corroded

front tyres getting low

rear tyres low and perished

Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn/corroded

front tyres getting low

rear tyres low and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,775 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 88,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chuffing niose from engine injectors

cooling fan noisy

half of instrument cluster display missing not effecting speedometer but unable to read milage

nearside seat base cusion collapsing

offside seat base cusion collapsing

Fail 27 Nov 2013

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chuffing niose from engine injectors

cooling fan noisy

half of instrument cluster display missing not effecting speedometer but unable to read milage

nearside seat base cusion collapsing

offside seat base cusion collapsing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,694 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 4217 is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 4217, 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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GIG 4217 is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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