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GJ58 VTF

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,097 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 75,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 73,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 70,513 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 70,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel from leaking injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,524 miles

Coolant on minimum

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has slight hole weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 64,524 miles

Coolant on minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has slight hole weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,155 miles

gearbox/engine oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,061 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside windscreen wiper poor

gearbox/engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,510 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER BODY SILL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER CORRODED AND LIPPED

Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,305 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 39,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,229 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,859 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,560 miles

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,050 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 VTF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ58 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

GJ58 VTF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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