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GJ08 VLK

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,881 mi
Last recorded121,881 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,157 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 114,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,245 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 92,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,088 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 67,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,024 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 55,024 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2011 25,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VLK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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