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GL08 PFJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,748 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 112,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,603 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,776 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 83,771 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 83,771 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 76,129 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 76,129 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 62,491 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 48,336 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 48,336 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 32,436 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 PFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

GL08 PFJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GL08 PFJ safe to buy?

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