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GV08 HUY

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,491 mi
Last recorded138,491 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 138,491 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 138,487 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

driver information shows airbag and suspension faults

Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 120,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 67,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,916 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,865 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,803 miles

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 HUY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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