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GL08 PHU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,202 mi
Last recorded86,202 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 86,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front heat shield loose (above rack)

o/s rear shock absorber top mount defective

Pass 24 Apr 2024 81,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,950 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 75,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Apr 2022 68,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2021 63,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2020 57,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,431 miles

rattle in exhaust

under cover damaged under bumper

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,345 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,344 miles

Front Steering rack insecure x2 (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,643 miles

plastic cover under body cracked/damaged

rear tyres balding on outer edges and cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,030 miles

n/s tyre worn on outer edge

play in rack arms

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 25,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 19,319 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 PHU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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