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GL08 PXX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,806 mi
Last recorded102,806 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,806 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Marks on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Both sides Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Marks on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

rear silencer hanger broken but still being supported

Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer hanger broken but still being supported

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but still being surported

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but still being surported

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,421 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,415 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet won't open , no checks done

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,024 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,599 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 PXX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

GL08 PXX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 PXX safe to buy?

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