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GL08 VFM

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,563 mi
Last recorded72,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,123 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 72,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,938 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,783 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,387 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 71,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,977 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,946 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,016 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake slightly tight

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,910 miles

nearside rear tyre perished...205/55VR16...advise replacement

rear brakes binding

Fail 11 Jul 2013 38,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished...205/55VR16...advise replacement

rear brakes binding

Fail 3 Jul 2012 30,923 miles

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

n/s tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,923 miles

n/s tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,002 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

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 VFM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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