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GP57 VHR

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,531 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,531 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 125,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,867 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,354 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 70,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,261 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight sidewall damage n/s front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2012 33,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight sidewall damage n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,132 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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GP57 VHR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VHR, 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 GP57 VHR registered?

GP57 VHR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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