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GL08 OTZ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,401 mi
Last recorded77,401 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,401 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 74,696 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Different from each other (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear seats not in use

Fail 4 Dec 2020 71,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Different from each other (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear seats not in use

Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened different from each other (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 69,824 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened different from each other (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,091 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 65,130 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SLIGHT SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure INCORRECT TYPE FITTED (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SLIGHT SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 61,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,324 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,844 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 43,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,401 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,393 miles

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

Nail in offside rear 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 OTZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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