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GL08 SVF

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,021 mi
Last recorded100,021 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,021 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and about to show cords inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 95,605 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes perishing/cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle pivot arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,226 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 70,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,172 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,172 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,901 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,479 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,490 miles

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

Offside Front cut in tyre not through to cords

articles removed from screen at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,753 miles

Horn quiet

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 30 May 2012 28,277 miles

N/S/F TYRE DRY AND CRACKING

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 28,277 miles

N/S/F TYRE DRY AND CRACKING

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,702 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 SVF 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 68.2%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

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

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