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GL08 SUF

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,565 mi
Last recorded47,565 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 47,565 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 47,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2025 45,665 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 45,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,585 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 27,405 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,356 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 22,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 17,834 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,903 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 SUF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

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

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