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GP08 DOA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,440 mi
Last recorded105,440 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,440 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,278 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,246 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,672 miles

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

Front both wiper blades are smearing

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear pads worn

Fail 28 Mar 2019 79,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front both wiper blades are smearing

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear pads worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to mark & scored on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front cv booth area still covered in grease

Rear wearing to mark

Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,283 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc & leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to mark & scored on inside (3.5.1i)

Rear wearing to mark

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,793 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 45,793 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 16,900 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 16,900 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,104 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 37,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,457 miles

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

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

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 DOA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

GP08 DOA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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