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GK08 VBG

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 135,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EML Warning Lit on Dashboard

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery Main Fuse Holder (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust Front Mount Broken Off System

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Side Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

No Oil on Dipstick, 1 Ltr Added Prior to Emissions Test

Rear Plastic Undertray Loose

Vehicle has Larger Tyres Fitted to Rear Axle

Fail 21 Jan 2021 135,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

rear plastic cover insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,402 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 115,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 108,601 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,298 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,339 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 86,339 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 78,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,057 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,312 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,210 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,210 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,356 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VBG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

GK08 VBG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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