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GL08 PHK

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,950 mi
Last recorded111,950 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 111,949 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,617 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 94,762 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 94,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 83,852 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 4 OR 3 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 74,319 miles

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts new. OR 4 NR 5mm.

Fail 11 May 2017 74,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

205/55/R16/91V. OF 0 OR 4 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Front discs badly worn but functional.

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

Pass 23 May 2016 68,917 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Fail 23 May 2016 68,917 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

205/55/R16/91V. OF 4 OR 4 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,494 miles

205/55/R16/91V. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2015 62,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205/55/R16/91V. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 53,165 miles

one of two rear exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

Fail 24 May 2013 53,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

one of two rear exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

Pass 18 May 2012 47,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

one of rear silencer mounts broken

surface cracks/tears in tread area of nearside front tyre

tears in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2012 47,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

one of rear silencer mounts broken

surface cracks/tears in tread area's of both front tyres

tears in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 40,840 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 18 May 2011 40,839 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 PHK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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