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GL08 JML

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 JML
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 118,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm and more inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 105,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2mm and more inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,343 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight wear

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,263 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,494 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,360 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine chuff/injector leak

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,164 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,008 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,782 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,187 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,156 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 JML is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JML, 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 JML registered?

GL08 JML is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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