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GV08 HVA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,494 mi
Last recorded117,494 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 117,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2023 111,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,776 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 102,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 98,617 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 93,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,645 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 83,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 79,308 miles

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 71,213 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 71,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 62,953 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 62,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 55,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 48,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 48,426 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 41,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 41,280 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 32,083 miles

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mil limit

Fail 29 May 2012 32,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mil limit

Fail 27 May 2011 21,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 21,482 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 HVA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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