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GJ08 XTU

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,172 mi
Last recorded67,172 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2020 67,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp unit slightly insecure

Offside Front floor pan slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shield damaged and insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 60,336 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring at diesel particulate filter insecure damaged and hanging down (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brakes slightly binding

abs pump unit insecure

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Feb 2018 45,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brakes slightly binding

abs pump unit insecure

engine management lamp illuminated

luggage area fully loaded with numerous items unable to examine area

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,373 miles

engine mgt light on dash

oil leak , transmission

osf tyre worn more inner edge

osr tyre cracks inner/outer walls and nail

rear axle, rear bushes cracks

undertray

Fail 10 Dec 2015 29,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nsf (8.2.3)

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

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

engine mgt light on dash

oil leak , transmission

osf tyre worn more inner edge

osr tyre cracks inner/outer walls and nail

rear axle, rear bushes cracks

undertray

Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,291 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 22,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 16,489 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 XTU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

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

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