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GL08 JBO

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,166 mi
Last recorded161,166 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 JBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 161,166 miles

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

Oil leak

both front link bar upper boots split

injector has a blow

items removed from drivers view

Fail 25 Nov 2014 161,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

injectors blowing by = frumes inside car== DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 138,489 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 137,668 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 116,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 98,411 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 98,402 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,139 miles

Oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,035 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 JBO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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