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GL08 OTG

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 108,682 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 89,943 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,080 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel nuts and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 61,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,165 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2018 61,165 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 59,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 59,572 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,391 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,369 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Apr 2014 35,836 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 35,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 28,306 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 28,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 20,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,556 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

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 OTG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

GL08 OTG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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