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GP08 UCU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,201 mi
Last recorded125,201 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 UCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle service indicator illuminated

injector leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slight roughness

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper lade rubber worn out

Fail 14 Jun 2023 114,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slight roughness

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper lade rubber worn out

Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,465 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 104,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Nearside bonnet loosish

Offside Front strut bearing stiff

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower lens broken

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 91,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lower lens broken

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,963 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UCU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

GP08 UCU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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