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GL08 SXJ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,746 mi
Last recorded112,746 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 101,009 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,048 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 91,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 81,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,838 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,795 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 54,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,670 miles

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 28 May 2012 26,459 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 26,459 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 19,134 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 SXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

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

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