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GK08 UZV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 104,508 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 25 Jan 2024 153,159 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,919 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 86,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,677 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front suspension arms bushes spliting slightly

poor beam image ns headlight

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,827 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 79,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt /damper missing allowing caliper to catch the wheel also brake efficiecy is affected (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and badly cracked and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,825 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,883 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,065 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,409 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,501 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,072 miles

front discs slightly worn on inner surface

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has damage to tread area

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 UZV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK08 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

GK08 UZV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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