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GL08 TYA

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,632 mi
Last recorded73,632 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,632 miles

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

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

reverse lamp loose

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 68,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 66,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 66,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,034 miles

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

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

Offside mirror cover loose

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,212 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 52,163 miles

NSF tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 May 2016 49,016 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 40,851 miles

all tyres wearing down but still serviceable

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2013 36,478 miles

both rear tyres perished and getting low

Pass 22 May 2012 31,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 20,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TYA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

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

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