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GL08 SWO

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,758 mi
Last recorded123,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 123,758 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,118 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 108,085 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER MTG (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,287 miles

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)

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 47,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,525 miles

slight rear brake drag

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,368 miles

slight brake drag o/s/r

Fail 8 Aug 2013 33,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight brake drag o/s/r

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,468 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 SWO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

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

Is GL08 SWO safe to buy?

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