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GU08 OWB

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2022 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 93,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,407 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

near side front tyre outer shoulder bald

some play in off side steering inner tie rod end

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,062 miles

off side and near side rear tyres wearing low in centres

Fail 20 Apr 2018 59,062 miles

Ball joint has excessive play near side inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

off side and near side rear tyres wearing low in centres

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,230 miles

near side rear tyre wearing down

play in off side and near side inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,650 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front and both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,560 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 OWB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWB, 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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GU08 OWB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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