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GL08 UJA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 93,474 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs showing corrosion and wear

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has deep cracks that show cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 81,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 3 Aug 2019 81,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 73,307 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,602 miles

Offside front wheel has slight play side to side movement

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,937 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,937 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jul 2012 31,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,742 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UJA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

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

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