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GK08 NPG

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 145,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Closer inspection required as wear seems to close to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLOSE TO EXCESS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLOSE TO EXCESS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CLOSE TO EXCESS (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 26 Nov 2020 140,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLOSE TO EXCESS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLOSE TO EXCESS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CLOSE TO EXCESS (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 14 Dec 2019 136,044 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 136,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NO DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,771 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 123,771 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DRUM STICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,478 miles

headlamp deflectors in-effective

Fail 20 Nov 2017 111,478 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

headlamp deflectors in-effective

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 101,100 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,128 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,155 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly corroded inner surfaces

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear

rear number plate taped on

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre side wall cut/damaged

no detectable exhaust emissions

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,671 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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GK08 NPG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK08 NPG, 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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GK08 NPG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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