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GL08 SYW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,614 mi
Last recorded114,614 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 114,614 miles

Both of the rear light cluster lenses are tinted

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 114,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both of the rear light cluster lenses are tinted

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,491 miles

Both inner rack joints excessive play

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both inner rack joints excessive play

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,204 miles

Centre exhaust mount snapped but system adequetly supported

slight play in off-side and near-side inner rack joint

Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper mount (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust mount snapped but system adequetly supported

slight play in off-side and near-side inner rack joint

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,691 miles

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

near-side inner splash guard insecure

off-side front tyre on limits

slight play in near-side rear upper shock absorber mount

Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

near-side inner splash guard insecure

off-side and near-side inner rack joints have slight play

off-side front tyre on limits

slight play in near-side rear upper shock absorber mount

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,232 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coilover suspension fitted

rear tinted lights,not reducing output by 50%

tailbox brackets deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coilover suspension fitted

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,522 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 SYW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

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

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