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GJ08 XWK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 95,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 95,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 73,896 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside the lens and hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside the lens and hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 70,417 miles

Both front tyre are starting to wear on their inner edges and both rear starting to wear outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2021 66,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,212 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,329 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 XWK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ08 XWK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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