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GL08 PHX

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 87,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 64,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,640 miles

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))

rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,860 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2018 49,828 miles

Exhaust system insecure down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,968 miles

Offside Front suspension spring cover coming away

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2017 42,968 miles

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

Offside Front suspension spring cover coming away

Rear n/s and o/s tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,548 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 36,547 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 34,658 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 34,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 28,163 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm.

Pass 12 May 2014 24,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,576 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 20,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Pass 24 May 2012 16,710 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 16,710 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 12,902 miles

N/S/F wiper slightley split.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 12,902 miles

N/S/F wiper slightley split.

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 PHX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

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

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