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GJ58 YWC

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,553 mi
Last recorded157,553 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 YWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 157,553 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 157,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,124 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sdies (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 131,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,095 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,428 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum requirements

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake cable corroded but not significantly weakend

Fail 22 Mar 2018 113,426 miles

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

Engine oil level close to minimum requirements

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake cable corroded but not significantly weakend

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 102,692 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2015 96,165 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,165 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,313 miles

engine coolant low

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine coolant low

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,987 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 May 2012 31,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 25,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 YWC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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