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GJ08 AED

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,675 mi
Last recorded106,675 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 AED
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,675 miles

Offside Front bonnet bent up no sharp edges

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

clutch high

coolant system pressurized engine over heating

Fail 27 Feb 2020 106,586 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injectors leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

clutch high

coolant system pressurized engine over heating

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,347 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 102,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,649 miles

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

fuel pipe work modified on top of rocker cover

Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,649 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe work modified on top of rocker cover

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,140 miles

Offside and Nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,059 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front, nearside rear, offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 88,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front, nearside rear, offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Feb 2015 85,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc getting thin

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,738 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has inner edge damaged.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 47,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front headlamp mounts broken

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,863 miles

Offside front headlamp mounts broken

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,519 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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GJ08 AED is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ08 AED, 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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GJ08 AED is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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