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GL57 SFU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 SFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,565 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s o/s (2.5.B.1b)

excess oil weep engine

Fail 20 Jun 2017 108,565 miles

Front Headlamp insecure n/s o/s (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint linkbar worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure hse corroded to excess (2.4.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s o/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s o/s (2.5.B.1b)

excess oil weep engine

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,058 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 104,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,922 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 97,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tilt sensor corroded and insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tilt sensor corroded and insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,674 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,023 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 54,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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GL57 SFU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GL57 SFU, 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 GL57 SFU registered?

GL57 SFU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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