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GL08 UJF

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,914 mi
Last recorded109,914 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Park brake effort low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 109,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Park brake effort low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner joint have free play

Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar socket (4.11 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner joint have free play

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,610 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,778 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 19 May 2018 73,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,202 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,504 miles

N/S Steering arm inner joint worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,267 miles

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,849 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 UJF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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