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GL08 CXF

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,129 mi
Last recorded199,129 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 199,129 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 195,158 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 195,141 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 186,772 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 186,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 173,215 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 173,215 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 167,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 167,911 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has two deep cuts to the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 149,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 136,470 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 123,830 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 123,830 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,543 miles

slight wear steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jun 2016 111,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight wear steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,649 miles

windscreen cracked nearside lower corner

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 67,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 53,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 40,298 miles

PAF additive tank damp

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 CXF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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