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GL08 TYO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,423 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 113,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,629 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,629 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,918 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 108,914 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust centre bracket broken.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,924 miles

Offside Inner steering arm of rack has play

Fail 7 Jun 2017 106,924 miles

Offside Inner steering arm of rack has play

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,870 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low and has a nail in

Fail 7 Jun 2016 99,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre low and has a nail in

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 78,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,412 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 TYO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

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

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