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GL08 SSV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 107,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,192 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 85,189 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,751 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,879 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,882 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 15 Jan 2020 72,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,192 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,014 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,941 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure and damaged at large end of gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure and damaged at large end of gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,555 miles

steering rack inner ball joints worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,098 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 55,098 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,382 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 44,777 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 44,777 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 37,667 miles

Advise front wiper blades worn

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 29,916 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 SSV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey 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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

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

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