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GJ08 XPY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,693 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking from turbocharger on to manifold (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,162 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 119,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Very Worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Very Worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,002 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195 65 15 Fitted Should Be -- 205 50 17 -- (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Nail In Tread -- 205 50 17 -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Very Worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Very Worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,849 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,849 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,183 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,183 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 163,485 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,100 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,488 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,488 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,884 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 XPY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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