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GP08 FYW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,137 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,978 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play inner knockle (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play inner steering knockle (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play inner knockle (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play inner steering knockle (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 64,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 9,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,966 miles

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 FYW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP08 FYW, 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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GP08 FYW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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