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GL08 TXJ

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,781 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,637 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 100,637 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,824 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,355 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp inner mount damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 84,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower ball joint gaiter shrouds insecure

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

Nearside Front headlamp inner mount damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,735 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 77,735 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,576 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,928 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,767 miles

Unable to fully test N/S/R seat belt due to fitment of child seat

Fail 25 Mar 2014 48,726 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Unable to fully test N/S/R seat belt due to fitment of child seat

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,944 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 24,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TXJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

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

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