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GV08 HKT

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,085 mi
Last recorded68,085 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 68,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot struts not working

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter becoming deteriorated and slightly leaking

o/s/r lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot struts not working

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished and air pressure very low

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter becoming deteriorated and slightly leaking

o/s/r lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot struts faulty

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r brakes discoloured/show signs of overheating

o/s outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2024 63,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot struts faulty

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r brakes discoloured/show signs of overheating

Pass 12 Apr 2023 61,797 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear wheels becoming tight to turn

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter becoming insecure

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter slightly damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2023 61,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear wheels becoming tight to turn

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter becoming insecure

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer signs of grease around constant velocity joint gaiter

Offside Front Outer small split in constant velocity joint gaiter but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear minor corrosion to brake discs

slight oil leaks

Fail 14 Apr 2022 60,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer signs of grease around constant velocity joint gaiter

Offside Front Outer small split in constant velocity joint gaiter but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear minor corrosion to brake discs

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,616 miles

Offside Front Outer small split in constant velocity joint gaiter

Fail 21 Apr 2021 57,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer small split in constant velocity joint gaiter

Pass 15 Apr 2020 56,643 miles

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

rear brake discs becoming worn & corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,313 miles

front brake discs becoming badly worn & corroded

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

offside front tyre starting to crack & perish

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

rear brake discs becoming worn & corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs becoming badly worn & corroded

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

offside front tyre starting to crack & perish

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

rear brake discs becoming worn & corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,150 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre (not leaking)

Front both tyres starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Outer signs of grease around constant velocity joint gaiter

Nearside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

Fail 20 Apr 2018 54,150 miles

Front both tyres starting to crack and perish

Nearside Front Outer signs of grease around constant velocity joint gaiter

Nearside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

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

Offside Front nail in tyre (not leaking)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,292 miles

both rear tyres becoming cracked/perished

o/s/r tyre center of tread becoming worn 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge stepped tread

un-repairable nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,006 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,748 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

unable to open both rear doors from inside vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2015 45,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

unable to open both rear doors from inside vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,222 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge

wipers starting to smear

Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,222 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,454 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,964 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nail in r/s/r tyre - does not appear to have punctured

o/s/f tyre punctured

rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

rear brake pads appear to have over heated

rear brakes very slightly binding

very slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,571 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

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 HKT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HKT, 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 HKT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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