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GL08 CWY

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,358 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 93,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,817 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 85,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,663 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose around turbo

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,656 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rack arm boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top bracket broke (4.1.1 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose around turbo

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 64,789 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 64,772 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure all 3 front heat shield hanging off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 54,730 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2018 54,730 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,828 miles

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 23 Jun 2016 27,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,437 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 20,191 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,658 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 8,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 8,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 8,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CWY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

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

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