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GV08 UPM

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 113,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 110,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 110,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 96,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

e m light on

engine oil low

Fail 3 May 2017 96,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

e m light on

engine oil low

Pass 5 May 2016 84,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexy [needs early attension. (7.1.2)

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

parking brake just made limits.

Fail 5 May 2016 84,694 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexy [needs early attension. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 70,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 70,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2014 55,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 44,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tail gate handle broken/missing but can be opened with blip

Fail 7 May 2013 44,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L light ON

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

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

tail gate handle broken/missing but can be opened with blip

Pass 8 May 2012 33,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2012

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,525 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 UPM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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