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GL08 CXB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,823 mi
Last recorded147,823 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 147,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 143,230 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 143,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 128,300 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 128,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,810 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,556 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,350 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 65,657 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,082 miles

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged.

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)

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,977 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 CXB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

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

Is GL08 CXB safe to buy?

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