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GL08 CXE

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 127,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 120,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 120,295 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 111,221 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 101,313 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 101,313 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 89,873 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 89,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 81,079 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 (1.2.1 (e))

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 May 2017 55,440 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 55,407 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 50,001 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2015 44,440 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 38,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 38,742 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 33,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 33,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,866 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing thin at time of test

advise replacement wiperblades to front should be considered shortly at time of test

Pass 27 May 2011 24,077 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges.

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 CXE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

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

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