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GV08 UPR

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,439 mi
Last recorded74,439 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UPR
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,439 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,044 miles

3rd row seats folded at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

3rd row seats folded at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,272 miles

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

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2015 57,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres perished

coolant level low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,298 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall.

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,298 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall.

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,562 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut but not to cords.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is cut but not to cords.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,353 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut to the outer side wall, chords not yet visable.

Over due service shown on dash. Remote batter shown on dash.Front brake discs quite worn. Lower offside lamp trim missing. Heater blower not working.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 38,353 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Over due service shown on dash. Remote batter shown on dash.Front brake discs quite worn. Lower offside lamp trim missing. Heater blower not working.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,570 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 29,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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GV08 UPR is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 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 Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 UPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 UPR registered?

GV08 UPR is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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