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GV08 GAU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,706 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 116,703 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,151 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 97,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,735 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,322 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,713 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,711 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,654 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,786 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre depths getting low on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2012 14,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,547 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre depth low on edges

offside front tyre depth low on inner edge

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 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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