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GR08 DCX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 DCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,656 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 106,801 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF oil tank insecure. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,204 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 91,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust leak at turbo

near side front tyre worn uneven

near side mirror glass damaged

off side front locking wheel nut damaged

unable to check most rear seats as folded away

Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust leak at turbo

near side front tyre worn uneven

near side mirror glass damaged

off side front locking wheel nut damaged

unable to check most rear seats as folded away

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,666 miles

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Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,084 miles

boot release button insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,573 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 Sep 2012 30,900 miles

rear plate adhesive deteriorated

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

front discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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GR08 DCX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GR08 DCX, 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 GR08 DCX registered?

GR08 DCX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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