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GV08 GXK

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 103,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 103,186 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 76,320 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 64,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2016 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTYH , on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,569 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,863 miles

both front tyre,s wearing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 36,863 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front tyre,s wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise child seat fitted near side middle seat,unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

advise front brake discs worn-lipped

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 May 2012 29,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

advise offside rear indicator bulb faded.

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 GXK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXK, 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 GXK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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