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GV08 HKG

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 140,354 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Switch faulty (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to unable to release handbrake when engine not running

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,058 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,897 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 118,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,073 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 93,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,746 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 47,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HKG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKG, 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 GV08 HKG registered?

GV08 HKG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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