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GJ58 AKV

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,816 mi
Last recorded114,816 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 AKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 114,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 71,344 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 55,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,861 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 49,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack inner ball joints (drum sticks) have slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,946 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack inner ball joints (drum sticks) have slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,060 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,079 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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GJ58 AKV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ58 AKV, 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 GJ58 AKV registered?

GJ58 AKV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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