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GL08 UJV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 100,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,732 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 97,301 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

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

Power steering fluid on undertray

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2021 97,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust clamp loose

Engine bay covers fitted

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

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

Power steering fluid on undertray

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,791 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner C.V boot slightly deteriorated but not split

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,539 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 90,539 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,882 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 50,319 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 50,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rack arm has slight play

Pass 3 May 2016 44,069 miles

Rear tyres are out of shape

Fail 3 May 2016 44,069 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 1 May 2015 37,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 32,250 miles

o/s front tyre scuffed on inner edge.close to exposing cords

Pass 1 May 2013 26,909 miles

front discs (inner) corroded across face

Pass 3 May 2012 22,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,330 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 UJV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

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

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