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GL08 TXW

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 108,870 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 108,870 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 85,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cooler has slight damage however not leaking

o/s tie rod has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,912 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cooler has slight damage however not leaking

o/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 35,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 35,433 miles

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

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 TXW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

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

Is GL08 TXW safe to buy?

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