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GL08 OSX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,167 miles

N/S front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2021 78,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,124 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,123 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,258 miles

unable to inspect the boot seatbelts as seats not fitted at time of test

unable to inspect the middle seatbelt as a child's seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,270 miles

unable to fully inspect the boot seatbelts as seats not fitted at time of test

unable to fully inspect the middle seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,064 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,479 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,606 miles

N/S/R ARCH LINING RUBBING ON TYRE

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 OSX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

GL08 OSX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is GL08 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 OSX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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