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GV08 VRC

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,504 mi
Last recorded134,504 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 134,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 129,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot handle damaged/poor operation

Fail 24 May 2022 129,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot handle damaged/poor operation

Pass 24 May 2021 123,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 123,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS fault warning

Fail 12 Mar 2020 123,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS fault warning

Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,942 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.44mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 102,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,490 miles

Left hand drive headlights fitted with kickup blanked off

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,266 miles

Added tape to headlamps to alter beam image kick-off in order to pass.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,266 miles

Added tape to headlamps to alter beam image kick-off in order to pass.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 VRC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

GV08 VRC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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