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GL08 CXC

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,311 mi
Last recorded121,311 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 119,042 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,189 miles

o/s rear shocker damp

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,746 miles

slight movement in n/s rack arm

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,472 miles

advise movement in n/s rack arm

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,268 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside door mirror damaged.

offside rear brake binding very slightly,recommend investigation.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

Fail 21 May 2014 54,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged.

offside rear brake binding very slightly,recommend investigation.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven tyre wear.

Pass 18 May 2013 46,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2012 39,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,451 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing lumpy,recommend renewal.

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 CXC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

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

Is GL08 CXC safe to buy?

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