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GP08 YLK

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 YLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 107,240 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,075 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 90,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,866 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,499 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 50,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 42,001 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,846 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 YLK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

GP08 YLK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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