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GL08 SVW

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,044 mi
Last recorded94,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,044 miles

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

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

underside undersealed

Pass 24 May 2021 93,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 92,107 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 92,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 86,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 80,542 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 74,140 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing sticky

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

Offside Front strut top bearing sticky

Pass 26 May 2016 72,062 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,294 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,286 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,286 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 33,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,237 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 SVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

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

Is GL08 SVW safe to buy?

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