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GP08 YMW

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,418 mi
Last recorded151,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 151,418 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 151,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 149,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 27 Jun 2024 147,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 147,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,705 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 142,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 142,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 140,117 miles

All brake discs are starting to rust

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 138,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 138,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,179 miles

Damp around fuel tank

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 123,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 123,632 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)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 114,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,628 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 62,443 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,347 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 YMW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

GP08 YMW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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