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GJ08 UAG

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UAG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,136 miles

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 57,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,369 miles

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

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

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,340 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,448 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,448 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 38,787 miles

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

all front and rear pads wearing low

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,787 miles

all front and rear pads wearing low

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UAG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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