MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub to bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
rear heat shield loose
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads are very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both front strut top mount areas noisey but no play detected
Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and cracked 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearings notchy
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and cracked 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearings notchy
Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f and n/s/r tyre slight perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 2 x rearmost (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f and n/s/r tyre slight perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked o,s bottom corner. (8.3.1d)
boot release button insecure
Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components
Oil just above the minimum
Possible offside front strut top mount start to seize slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components
Oil just above the minimum
Possible offside front strut top mount start to seize slightly
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyre depths getting low on edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyre depths getting low on edges
engine undertray fitted
nearside front tyre depth low on edges
offside front tyre depth low on inner edge
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV08 GAU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 GV08 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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