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GJ08 MRV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,201 mi
Last recorded106,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,192 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,192 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,450 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Play in NSF steering arm, inside gaiter.

Slight buckle OSF wheel.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,806 miles

Front brake discs worn / corroded.

OSF tyre worn close to limit.

Slight binding NSR brake.

Smoke test passed, no print out available, too clean to register on equipment.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,678 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,269 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 MRV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

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