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GL08 THU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 THU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 132,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,517 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 23 Mar 2022 127,517 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2021 121,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

exhaust leak from front exhaust flexi section

Fail 29 Mar 2021 121,668 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

exhaust leak from front exhaust flexi section

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is slightly noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 118,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is close to the limit , and is bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is slightly noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,263 miles

front tyres slightly low and perished

slight exhaust seep

slight seep o/s/f outer CV gaiter

Fail 21 Mar 2019 108,263 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front tyres slightly low and perished

slight exhaust seep

slight seep o/s/f outer CV gaiter

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,136 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,985 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth/ close to limits on outer edge, 2315/55/16

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,985 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth/ close to limits on outer edge, 2315/55/16

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,693 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 60,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 60,251 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 48,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 37,577 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 37,577 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 30,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 30,885 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 THU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

GL08 THU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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