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GJ08 CEX

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,057 mi
Last recorded69,057 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,057 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 69,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SLIGHT CUTS NOT DEEP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SLIGHT CUTS NOT DEEP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,344 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 58,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,250 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish in tread area

Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge on whole diameter perrished showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge on whole diameter perrished showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,914 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,027 miles

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

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)

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

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 CEX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CEX, 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 GJ08 CEX registered?

GJ08 CEX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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