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GL08 SXW

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,015 mi
Last recorded75,015 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,015 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering arms have slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2020 75,015 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering arms have slight play

Pass 21 May 2019 67,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close an heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

steering arms have slight play

Fail 21 May 2019 67,453 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close an heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

steering arms have slight play

Pass 11 May 2018 58,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

steering arms have slight play

Fail 11 May 2018 58,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

steering arms have slight play

Pass 4 May 2017 50,264 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

ns and os steering arms have slight play at the inner fixings

osr brake slight binding

Pass 10 May 2016 41,418 miles

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

front tyres have edge wear

nsr brake slightly uneven application

osr brake slight binding

steering arms have slight play at the inner fixings

Fail 10 May 2016 41,417 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

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

front tyres have edge wear

nsr brake slightly uneven application

osr brake slight binding

steering arms have slight play at the inner fixings

Pass 19 May 2015 33,058 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 19 May 2015 33,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2014 24,646 miles

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

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

Pass 31 May 2013 15,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 15,643 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 May 2012 12,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 9,911 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 SXW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

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

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