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GL08 TXZ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,785 mi
Last recorded102,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 102,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,454 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2022 101,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 100,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2021 100,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.51,averaged 2.91 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,158 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 98,777 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,652 miles

Nearside FREE PLAY TO STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,259 miles

Front wipers.smear

Nearside rack.play

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,075 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 831,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 83,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 66,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of fuel additive pouch leaking

Fail 29 May 2013 66,403 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of fuel additive pouch leaking

Pass 22 May 2012 52,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 39,107 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 TXZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

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

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