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GK08 VBJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,182 mi
Last recorded115,182 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,440 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2019 104,508 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,077 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,077 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,911 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,690 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,681 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2013 52,506 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2013 52,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,697 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 VBJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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