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GL08 CWT

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,934 mi
Last recorded155,934 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 155,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 155,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 237,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF tyre badly cracking - perishing between the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 237,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF tyre badly cracking - perishing between the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 141,487 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 141,487 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 134,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 134,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Dec 2017 109,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 104,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,150 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,311 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,311 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 54,312 miles

both front tyres are nearing the limit 205/55//16 91v michelin

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2011 41,105 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 CWT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

GL08 CWT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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