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GR57 HTJ

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

193,480 mi
Last recorded193,480 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 193,480 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 193,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 181,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 171,345 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 171,345 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 161,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 150,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 140,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 129,431 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 129,431 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,156 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 74,066 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat runner bolts lose (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 68,117 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil on minimum top up 1 ltr

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

oil on minimum top up 1 ltr

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,542 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

childs seats fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belts

front pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,679 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 46,679 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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GR57 HTJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GR57 HTJ, 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 GR57 HTJ registered?

GR57 HTJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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