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GL08 SXN

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 130,429 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 130,429 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 125,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 114,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 107,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill and chassis floor damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre small cut side wall

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light cluster small chip

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged and trim missing

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view has some sort of possibly paint dotes all around (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 98,674 miles

Nearside Front lower sill slight damage

Offside Rear tail light lens slight damage

Pass 24 May 2019 90,325 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 90,325 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 90,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,063 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,612 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

nsf steering rack end play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,812 miles

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

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

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 SXN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

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

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