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GJ08 CHO

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,827 mi
Last recorded115,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 115,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,783 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2020 108,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 108,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,639 miles

N/S park brake cable corroded

N/S/F tyre worn and on legal limit advise replacement (215/55 r16 93v)

O/S headlight lens deteriorating

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated/ torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement

both rear tyres perishing in tread/slightly distorted on inner part of the tread

front brake discs fairly corroded on inner faces

under tray moist of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,006 miles

both lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing in tread/slightly distorted on inner part of the tread

corrosion on N/S parking brake cable

front brake discs fairly corroded on inner faces

loud rattle heard from engine bay advise investigation

Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,006 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect will not seat/twist into headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing in tread/slightly distorted on inner part of the tread

corrosion on N/S parking brake cable

front brake discs fairly corroded on inner faces

loud rattle heard from engine bay advise investigation

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,129 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,129 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,896 miles

slight brake bind osr

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

slight brake bind osr

Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,065 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to 3 rear seats not allowing full checks on adult belts

os parking brake weaker than ns/cables stasrting to stretch

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

child seat fitted to cenmtre rear/nsr seat not allowing full check of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2013 75,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2013 75,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f wiper split

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 CHO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ08 CHO, 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 CHO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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