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GL08 POJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 POJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,846 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 84,846 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,080 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 65,798 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,595 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear passenger seats ()

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

n/s door mirror taped up

Fail 28 Nov 2018 55,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear passenger seats ()

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

n/s door mirror taped up

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,729 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2017 45,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,148 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 41,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 31,972 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 31,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,531 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 19,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,996 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 POJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

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

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