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GJ08 WJL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,653 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded helper springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine smokes

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 2 Mar 2020 100,653 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded helper springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine smokes

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,364 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle running poor/smoking

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

suspect injector leak

Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

suspect injector leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,021 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covering & under-tray hinders view to some testable items

Front brake discs are badly corroded, pitted & also worn

Front pad worn thin

Front tyres are unevenly worn & bald on inner shoulders (also near marker, o/s more-so)

N./s rear brake discs scored

N/s rear shock appear to be misting

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front door damaged

slight distortion both front wheel inner rims

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,407 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,663 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,663 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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 WJL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

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

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