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GL08 SZR

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,701 mi
Last recorded116,701 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 116,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,029 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 110,017 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,933 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,933 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE FRONT INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,786 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 96,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,092 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,092 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,662 miles

rear brake discs outer lip corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,662 miles

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

rear brake discs outer lip corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 35,466 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 27,340 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 SZR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

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

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