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GL08 UKA

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

274,053 mi
Last recorded274,053 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 274,053 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 274,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 110,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 84,883 miles

Both wipers smear,but clear screen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 May 2015 84,883 miles

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

Both wipers smear,but clear screen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2014 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 70,079 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 62,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,840 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 UKA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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