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GU58 HLG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,908 mi
Last recorded134,908 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,908 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 130,519 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensation

Fail 12 Jan 2024 130,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensation

Pass 4 Jan 2023

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 116,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 116,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,182 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 110,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,333 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 103,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,798 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,499 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 76,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,010 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 68,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,711 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 53,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,108 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,971 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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GU58 HLG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GU58 HLG, 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 GU58 HLG registered?

GU58 HLG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GU58 HLG safe to buy?

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