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GJ08 ESN

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ESN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 97,144 miles

Nearside Front mirror in housing in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2024 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror in housing in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats present ()

Rear boot area full, unable to check spare tyre etc

Fail 6 Jan 2023 85,685 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad linings below legal limits, pad linings worn unevenly! unable to view inner pad linings! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn, lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats present ()

Rear boot area full, unable to check spare tyre etc

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 76,970 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 76,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,604 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,644 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Child seats fitted not allowing full inpection of adult belts

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,192 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,822 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,258 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to front passenger seat,airbag disabled lamp on

number of child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 33,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 33,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 27,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,697 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 ESN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ08 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

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

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