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GP57 CUY

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 CUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 121,061 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 118,130 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 118,130 miles

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

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 109,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Connecting to flex-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,826 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad outer edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

noise/ knock when pulling away recommend investigation

Fail 20 Nov 2019 94,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad outer edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes recommend renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

noise/ knock when pulling away recommend investigation

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,845 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

heavy knocking/snatch from drive train

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,214 miles

all wishbone bushes lightly perished

engine oil leaks evident 1/2 level on faulty dipstick

heavy knocking evident from front suspension/drive train

o/s/r tyre multiple nails in treads

rear park brake cables corroded

rear tyres worn low n/s worn to min requirement 1.6 mm

slight exhaust leak turbo manifold area

Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all wishbone bushes lightly perished

coolant tank empty

heavy knocking evident from front suspension/drive train

o/s/r tyre multiple nails in treads

rear park brake cables corroded

rear tyres worn low n/s worn to min requirement 1.6 mm

slight exhaust leak turbo manifold area

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,667 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 73,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,336 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,870 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 34,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,174 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 28,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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GP57 CUY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GP57 CUY, 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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GP57 CUY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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