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GL08 VFN

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,559 mi
Last recorded127,559 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 121,322 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 121,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,056 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 110,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 101,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,896 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,255 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,772 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 67,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,442 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,417 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 VFN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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