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GL08 SXP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,000 mi
Last recorded171,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 171,000 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

both rear axel bushes worn

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

both rear shock absorbers have poor damping effect

Pass 8 May 2019 160,450 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

engine stabilizer mount worn

Fail 8 May 2019 160,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

engine stabilizer mount worn

Pass 9 May 2018 136,734 miles

front brake discs lipped pads 70% worn

o/s front tyre getting low in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 108,161 miles

front discs lipped pads ok

rear discs badly lipped and worn pads ok

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 108,161 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped pads ok

rear discs badly lipped and worn pads ok

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 74,316 miles

both front wiper blades poor

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

play in both steering rack ends

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 74,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades poor

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge strong advise

play in both steering rack ends

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,485 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 33,470 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

signs of osr binding at some point

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 29,968 miles

7 pin socket fitted

Pass 24 May 2012 26,300 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 26,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 21,595 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 SXP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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