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GL08 TYW

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,947 mi
Last recorded120,947 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,947 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner knuckle has play

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

Offside Front steering rack inner knuckle has play

Pass 8 Mar 2025 116,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 111,994 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,782 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 103,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,462 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 100,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 98,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,393 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering pivot point slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 93,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front steering pivot point slight play

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 87,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,559 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,827 miles

Nearside rack end slight play

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rack end slight play

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TYW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

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

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