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GJ08 VPM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,221 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,090 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,447 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2011 26,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VPM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

GJ08 VPM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is GJ08 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 VPM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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