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GK08 XLU

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,408 mi
Last recorded177,408 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 177,408 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 174,403 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 166,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight movement in offside headlamp

Pass 24 Dec 2020 162,915 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 162,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 148,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 148,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear registration bulb cover missing

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2018 132,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear registration bulb cover missing

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Front shock absorber top mount noisy on rotation

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,218 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 118,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,212 miles

Offside washer jet not working

Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,241 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both lower arm's rear bushes in poor condtion

Fail 8 Oct 2015 96,231 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both lower arm's rear bushes in poor condtion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,627 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wesaring on the inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,350 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread

offside rear tyre close to the legal limit and has a cut to the centre of the tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,139 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 52,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,469 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 XLU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

GK08 XLU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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