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GL08 VGO

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,799 mi
Last recorded143,799 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 143,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 143,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 130,908 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,922 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 126,497 miles

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

N.S.R Handbrake cable corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,657 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 VGO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

GL08 VGO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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