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GL57 VFP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,929 mi
Last recorded80,929 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,595 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 68,595 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,126 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside cv boot loose on cv joint

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,623 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 47,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 36,654 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 36,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,731 miles

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

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

emissions to low to be picked up by tester

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,331 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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GL57 VFP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL57 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

GL57 VFP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is GL57 VFP safe to buy?

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