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GK08 OBY

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,039 mi
Last recorded139,039 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,039 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn/perishing

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Condensation in both headlamps

Front exhaust bracket detached

Nearside drive shaft oil seal weeping

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear lower engine mount worn out

Fail 5 Sep 2023 139,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn/perishing

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Condensation in both headlamps

Front exhaust bracket detached

Nearside drive shaft oil seal weeping

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear lower engine mount worn out

Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,486 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 124,477 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,320 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,320 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,506 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,776 miles

both front suspension top mounts creaking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,690 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 16,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 OBY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OBY, 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 GK08 OBY registered?

GK08 OBY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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