CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK08 VBD

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp has slight water ingress

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp has slight water ingress

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,433 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 98,424 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 94,671 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,477 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,905 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bald on inner edges 3mm-4mm across tread 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring catching on wheel arch liner

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perishing

Steering system slightly rough Slight roughness in top suspension mounts on lock to lock check. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,376 miles

air box loos

both front tyres have outer and inner edges worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,485 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
Full Citroen C4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK08 VBD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK08 VBD?

You can check the full history of GK08 VBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK08 VBD registered?

GK08 VBD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GK08 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 VBD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK08 VBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK08 VBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.