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GL08 SXX

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,711 mi
Last recorded151,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,711 miles

Diesel injector seat leaking allowing exhaust like fumes into the vehicle, advise urgent repair, meanwhile keep heater system on recycle setting

Fail 5 Jul 2018 151,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper lever seized (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake caliper handbrake lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Diesel injector seat leaking allowing exhaust like fumes into the vehicle, advise urgent repair, meanwhile keep heater system on recycle setting

Pass 17 Jul 2017 134,548 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end internal ball joint has slight play offside, advise replace soon (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn, advise replace soon (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 134,548 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end internal ball joint has slight play offside, advise replace soon (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly, corrected at time of test (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn, advise replace soon (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,107 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,778 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Nearside steering rack end inner ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,247 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 81,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight wear in nearside rack end bar

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,060 miles

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 12 May 2011 26,054 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 SXX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

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

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