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GL08 PFZ

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,849 mi
Last recorded192,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 192,849 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 179,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 170,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 170,206 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction interior covers lifted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction interior covers lifted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,721 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2020 164,718 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 151,066 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 151,066 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 137,363 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside outer sill has collision damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 137,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside outer sill has collision damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 124,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 124,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 109,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 97,788 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 97,788 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 86,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 64,266 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall

Fail 22 May 2013 64,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2012 46,246 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 35,243 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PFZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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