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GV08 VRM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 135,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 123,282 miles

Nearside Front rackend slight play

both front tyres worn on outer

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 101,315 miles

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

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

slight play in both trackrodends.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 101,315 miles

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

slight play in both trackrodends.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,858 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VRM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

GV08 VRM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is GV08 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 VRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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