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GU08 FPL

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,955 mi
Last recorded156,955 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 156,955 miles

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

Registration plate lamps slightly loose in their fixings

Wipers poor performance - Aero blades

Pass 10 Feb 2017 149,985 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 149,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 138,541 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 138,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 126,538 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside front brake disc/s inner face wearing thin.

nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn.

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn and play-should replace.

offside front tyre shoulder,s wearing thin.

offside front wishbone rear bush small amount of play.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 119,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 11,995 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 108,433 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 106,241 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 106,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 102,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 FPL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU08 FPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 FPL registered?

GU08 FPL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is GU08 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 FPL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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