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GL08 PXZ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,588 mi
Last recorded87,588 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 87,588 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE

Fail 31 May 2025 87,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE

Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,127 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 1 Jun 2024 84,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Pass 26 May 2023 79,508 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,890 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 20 Mar 2021 66,985 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,948 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,073 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,865 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 39,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 38,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

offside front tyre becoming cracked/perished

offside rear brake disc becoming worn/corroded and appears to have gotten very hot, offside rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 26 May 2015 38,499 miles

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

offside front tyre becoming cracked/perished

offside rear brake disc becoming worn/corroded and appears to have gotten very hot, offside rear outer brake pad worn

Pass 27 May 2014 35,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres badly cracked & perished

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 May 2013 32,996 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 32,996 miles

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 26 May 2012 30,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,369 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and poor condition

Fail 17 May 2011 26,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and poor condition

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 PXZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

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

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