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GL08 FBE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,862 mi
Last recorded96,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,862 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall is cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall is cracked and perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall is cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall is cracked and perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 92,662 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,278 miles

front Registration plate is damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,463 miles

Slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 81,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 27 Jun 2012 55,210 miles

Cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre. No cords exposed at this time.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,210 miles

Cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre. No cords exposed at this time.

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,075 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 FBE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FBE, 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 FBE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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