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GJ08 EXR

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also a bolt missing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre worn bald on shoulders 215/55-16

parking brake button damaged

restricted access to the rear two seat belts in the boot

tyre valve stems slightly perished

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Apr 2019 112,275 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also a bolt missing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre worn bald on shoulders 215/55-16

parking brake button damaged

restricted access to the rear two seat belts in the boot

tyre valve stems slightly perished

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,896 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,495 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,495 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,763 miles

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

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

both sides rear indicators fading to white

mounting bolt missing from nearside front headlamp unit

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear row (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

both sides rear indicators fading to white

mounting bolt missing from nearside front headlamp unit

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,026 miles

tyre wear starting on both fronts middle treads

Fail 17 Apr 2015 94,026 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre wear starting on both fronts middle treads

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,997 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,997 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 55,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,492 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 EXR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

GJ08 EXR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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