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GP08 ARF

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 ARF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt securing band missing outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam and beam image not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coolant expansion tank empty

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,749 miles

Rear seats folded away unable to test belts properly

Fail 9 Jun 2020 73,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats folded away unable to test belts properly

coolant low

Pass 9 May 2019 67,683 miles

park brake performance 16% on limit

Fail 8 May 2019 67,677 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine water level below min

park brake performance 16% on limit

Pass 9 May 2018 65,526 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 65,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 56,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 49,278 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)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 42,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 42,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 33,849 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 18 May 2012 26,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,484 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 19,484 miles

Nearside 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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GP08 ARF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP08 ARF, 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 GP08 ARF registered?

GP08 ARF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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