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GJ08 XWV

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 XWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,728 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Brakes Slightly Noisy, Advise for Further Inspection

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Pass 8 Oct 2022 81,175 miles

Both front headlights slightly loose

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,710 miles

Nearside Front (headlight slightly insecure)

Offside Front (headlight slightly insecure)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,755 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 64,607 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 64,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,100 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,912 miles

Nearside Front head light insecure slightly

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cut in tread

offside rear tyre perished

offside wing mirror cover damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cut in tread

offside rear tyre perished

offside wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,460 miles

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

o/s wing mirror cover missing.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,173 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,418 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 XWV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

GJ08 XWV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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