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GL57 XDC

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,999 mi
Last recorded84,999 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,371 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,451 miles

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

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm and close to the canvas on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil Leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,451 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm and close to the canvas on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil Leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 66,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs scored on the inside

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 XDC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

GL57 XDC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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