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GJ08 OEV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 124,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,262 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S and O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S and O/S (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S and O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,778 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,776 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,059 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,207 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment check for tyre wear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,662 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,063 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 OEV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

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

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