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GP08 SBU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,018 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wing mirror lens slightly damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,942 miles

near side and off side rear body damaged at outer sill area

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,253 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 71,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,741 miles

near side and off side rear body damaged at outer sill area

Fail 5 Aug 2014 67,741 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side and off side rear body damaged at outer sill area

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear doors and sills damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,674 miles

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

nearside and offside rear doors and sills damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,246 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,814 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner loose.

slight play in n/s anti roll bar link.

slight play in n/s steering drag link.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,634 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner loose.

slight play in n/s anti roll bar link.

slight play in n/s steering drag link.

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 SBU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

GP08 SBU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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