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GJ58 YVS

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 YVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 108,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective engine mount ()

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective engine mount ()

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,560 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,566 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,861 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,378 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,011 miles

heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,391 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

heatshield insecure

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 YVS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

GJ58 YVS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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