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GL08 PNJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,937 mi
Last recorded142,937 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 142,937 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 142,937 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,093 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 139,093 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,417 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 133,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,272 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,454 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))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 129,454 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 121,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread pattern and wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,664 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 105,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres worn on edges (215/55 R16)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 100,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,970 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,158 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,855 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,930 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,219 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 47,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,721 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 PNJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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