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GV08 UPW

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,989 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,820 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 21,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 12,838 miles

Automatic gearbox has minor fluid leak

both n/s tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,220 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 UPW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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