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GU08 FOM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,515 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 119,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,037 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s front c v gaiter leaking grease slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front side glass cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2022 106,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front side glass cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,166 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 99,463 miles

offside front side glass cracked and nearside front upper bonnet corner damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,829 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 91,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Window cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2017 91,676 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Window cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,897 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,913 miles

Offside window cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f side quarter window damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f side quarter window damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2014 63,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f quarter glass damaged

oily residue around top of engine/rocker cover

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f quarter glass damaged

oily residue around top of engine/rocker cover

Fail 29 Jan 2013 54,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,544 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 27,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,855 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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GU08 FOM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU08 FOM, 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 GU08 FOM registered?

GU08 FOM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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