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GJ58 BYG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 BYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,164 miles

Injector seal leaking smell of fumes under car

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 117,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Injector seal leaking smell of fumes under car

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,098 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,064 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 70,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,296 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,568 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 BYG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ58 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

GJ58 BYG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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