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GL57 VSC

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 120,119 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 120,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 107,405 miles

Child seats fitted.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ZERO EMISSIONS.

oil leak suspect injectors.

Fail 4 May 2016 107,405 miles

Child seats fitted.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light R434 Bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light R434 bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ZERO EMISSIONS.

oil leak suspect injectors.

Fail 7 May 2015 88,700 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 88,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 71,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,065 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

winter tyres fitted to fronts only

Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,804 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)

front tyres worn heavily on inside edge

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,782 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,214 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 36,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 VSC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

GL57 VSC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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