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GL08 SZO

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,660 mi
Last recorded110,660 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 110,660 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 110,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,040 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,277 miles

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

Rear wiper defective(rear hatch door)

Fail 22 Dec 2020 96,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper defective(rear hatch door)

Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,216 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x mounts next to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 84,541 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped and heat shield loose

Fail 21 Dec 2017 84,541 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust hanger snapped and heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,246 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose and back box hanger broken

Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose and back box hanger broken

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,189 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,189 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,046 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc heavily lipped

offside front brake disc heavily lipped

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 SZO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

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

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