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GP08 FZJ

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,051 mi
Last recorded114,051 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,331 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke at high acceleration ( tried to over run) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,454 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

oil level low

Fail 25 Sep 2019 100,406 miles

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

oil level low

coolant level low

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,137 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 85,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,932 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,140 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 68,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FZJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

GP08 FZJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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