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GL08 UJD

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mild exhaust blow front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion hand brake lever part of caliper stuck on and wheel binding (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake section of caliper struck on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mild exhaust blow front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel close to no reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working slight delay in brake lights coming on when peddle depressed (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,551 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial but not excessive at the time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 87,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial but not excessive at the time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 78,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets snapped off middle section and front of back box

Fail 18 May 2019 78,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets snapped off middle section and front of back box

Pass 12 May 2018 74,849 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 74,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear disc`s in very poor condition

Pass 22 May 2017 70,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,977 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,093 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,093 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,187 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,553 miles

all discs slighly worn ,pads 60% worn

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 UJD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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