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GL08 PLZ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,580 mi
Last recorded101,580 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 101,580 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 101,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,544 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 77,477 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 55,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,227 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,204 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,749 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 32,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,709 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 17,325 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 PLZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

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

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