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GJ08 CFV

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,012 mi
Last recorded140,012 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 140,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 140,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 130,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 121,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread low, 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 114,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 107,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 107,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,184 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,751 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,080 miles

Advise cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre however cords not showing .

Advise front brake caliper pistons almost fully extended .

Advise front brake discs plus brake pads wearing thin .

Fail 27 Mar 2017 71,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre however cords not showing .

Advise front brake caliper pistons almost fully extended .

Advise front brake discs plus brake pads wearing thin .

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,856 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,546 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,088 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,078 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 CFV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CFV, 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 CFV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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