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GL08 SYU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,282 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 134,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lense broken emitting white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,678 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,024 miles

very slight play in near side anti roll bar link

Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

very slight play in near side anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,907 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 75,906 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,583 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,814 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,312 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,673 miles

rear brake discs worn

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 SYU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

GL08 SYU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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