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GJ58 YYU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 142,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 134,463 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 134,463 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 125,252 miles

the recorded hand brake effort (19%) is lower than would be expected from a vehicle of this type

Fail 24 May 2019 125,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

the recorded hand brake effort (19%) is lower than would be expected from a vehicle of this type

Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,389 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 118,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,847 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 103,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,998 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2015 80,109 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

Pass 29 Mar 2014 64,389 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 33,176 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2011 20,128 miles

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres show evidence of cracking around circumference of tread

evidence of engine oil leakage

nearside rear inner brake pad shows signs of wear

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 YYU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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