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GV08 UPO

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,752 mi
Last recorded77,752 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,752 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 77,752 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,536 miles

damage to nearside of car

Fail 14 Oct 2016 65,536 miles

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

damage to nearside of car

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,764 miles

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

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

engine cover

nearside of front bumper insecure

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 38,445 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 28,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,823 miles

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,428 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 UPO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPO, 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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What year was GV08 UPO registered?

GV08 UPO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for GV08 UPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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