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GL57 VFX

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,771 mi
Last recorded159,771 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 159,771 miles

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

Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both mirror casings damaged / typed up

Fail 13 Oct 2018 159,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both mirror casings damaged / typed up

Pass 4 Dec 2017 147,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,344 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 127,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 127,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 115,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Dec 2013 102,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,559 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 74,559 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,433 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 VFX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

GL57 VFX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 February 2008.

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The MOT history for GL57 VFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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