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GP08 RWJ

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,377 mi
Last recorded100,377 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 RWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 100,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 100,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,822 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 87,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,250 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 82,249 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,471 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,791 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,434 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,798 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 65,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,816 miles

advise offside rear tyre wall age cracking.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,117 miles

both rear seats and seat belts not checked due to personal items in boot

engine oil leak

osf, nsf, osr tyres all badly aged cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2014 48,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both rear seats and seat belts not checked due to personal items in boot

engine oil leak

osf, nsf, osr tyres all badly aged cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,622 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,912 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,912 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,793 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Jun 2011 27,793 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

rear brake pads getting low

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 RWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

GP08 RWJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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