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GL08 AYZ

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,464 mi
Last recorded140,464 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,464 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,939 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rear Handbrake Cables Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Panel Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill Panel Corroded.

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 138,932 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rear Handbrake Cables Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Panel Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill Panel Corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,936 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 135,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,012 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 102,899 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,257 miles

Engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,262 miles

hand brake cable rusty

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

hand brake cable rusty

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,372 miles

Advise handbrake cables corroded at rear junction mechanism.

Advise partial inspection of rearmost seatbelts as seats 6 and 7 not in use.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,350 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,092 miles

Advise partial inspection of rearmost seatbelts as not in use.

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,092 miles

Advise partial inspection of rearmost seatbelts as not in use.

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,757 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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GL08 AYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL08 AYZ, 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 GL08 AYZ registered?

GL08 AYZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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