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GK08 XMD

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,218 mi
Last recorded102,218 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,218 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 102,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,002 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 97,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,282 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 93,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to cords on inner edge 215 55 16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 84,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to cords on inner edge 215 55 16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,443 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,884 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 48,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,064 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,609 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 XMD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

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

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