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GV08 CLN

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,499 mi
Last recorded157,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 157,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly loose

Pass 3 May 2019 151,301 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2019 151,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 141,499 miles

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

Nearside Front c.v gaiter is leaking grease

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,715 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 130,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,236 miles

Osf and nsf inner rack joints have play

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Osf and nsf inner rack joints have play

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 88,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,385 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,399 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,739 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,739 miles

Offside 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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GV08 CLN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV08 CLN, 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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GV08 CLN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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