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GL57 XCP

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

putty above passenger airbag

Fail 14 Nov 2024 124,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

putty above passenger airbag

Pass 29 Apr 2023 183,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 183,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,487 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,892 miles

Front brake pads look thin / wearing low

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low {outer edge}

Offside rear indicator dis-coloured

Slight play movement from both sides of steering rack {inner joints}

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,411 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,372 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,539 miles

bothfront tyres on 3.5mm

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 XCP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL57 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

GL57 XCP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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