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GL08 CXA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,566 mi
Last recorded156,566 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 156,566 miles

Emissions not tested fly wheel lose in in bell housing !!!!! (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front lower suspension arm bushes are in very poor condition

near side front wheel rim dented

off side outer sill damaged

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 131,032 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 99,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

play in near side steering arm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,019 miles

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

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

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 CXA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

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

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