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GU08 FRX

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,112 mi
Last recorded143,112 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 143,112 miles

Turbo boost leaking form housing. Probably causing MIL to come on

Fail 25 Mar 2019 143,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,860 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2017 129,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 129,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS/OS (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working NS/OS (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,236 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 109,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,860 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,615 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 FRX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GU08 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

GU08 FRX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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