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GV08 TLU

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 86,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 76,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 70,316 miles

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

exhaust emissions requirements only just met

Fail 9 May 2024 70,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 67,402 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2022 64,487 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2021 61,531 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2020 59,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,688 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2018 51,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 44,778 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 44,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 39,912 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 34,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 23,141 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall scuffed

nearside front tyre wearing low on both edges

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

nearside rear tyre wearing very low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,961 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 11,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TLU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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