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GU58 SWO

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,646 mi
Last recorded149,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 149,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 146,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 142,880 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Both front rack end not track ends (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 129,530 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,622 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn

number 3 injector chuffing

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,622 miles

front inner brake pads worn

number 3 injector chuffing

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front sidelight dim

Offside rear upper sidelight not working

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,932 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,870 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 36,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SWO 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 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 GU58 SWO, 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 GU58 SWO registered?

GU58 SWO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is GU58 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 SWO 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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