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GL08 TYK

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 131,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 131,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brings on stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,955 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 123,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges/ 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 112,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges/ 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,640 miles

Front registration plate damaged slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2018 99,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate damaged slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 87,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, also cut (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,632 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,632 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,366 miles

Near side rear brake pipe damaged but not kinked or fouling moving parts.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,366 miles

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

Near side rear brake pipe damaged but not kinked or fouling moving parts.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,889 miles

Front discs/pads well worn.

Near side rear brake pipe displaced and slightly kinked.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,785 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 34,382 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 34,382 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 TYK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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