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GJ08 XVW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

240,776 mi
Last recorded240,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 240,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 240,510 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 227,501 miles

Lower outer sills damaged still retaining strength

Fail 5 Feb 2024 227,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower outer sills damaged still retaining strength

Pass 2 Feb 2023 205,868 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 205,866 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 184,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 165,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 165,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 157,344 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 157,344 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 148,867 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 148,867 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,108 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn & corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 141,108 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs heavily worn & corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 133,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,348 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

Fail 22 Feb 2016 128,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,342 miles

wear in n/s/f inner track rod end

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

wear in n/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,104 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Fail 24 Mar 2011 60,104 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

GJ08 XVW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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