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GJ08 XPZ

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,425 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 67,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,664 miles

parking brake just met requirements at 18%

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 56,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,717 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,459 miles

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 XPZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

GJ08 XPZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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