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GV08 XLR

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 124,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 124,173 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 116,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,872 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted and scored the osr is in very poor condition (would advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box front brkt (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted and scored the osr is in very poor condition (would advise replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box front brkt (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box brkt (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear disd in very poor condition (would advise replacement)

advise slight dampness around the pwr steering pump area

Fail 8 Aug 2023 63,445 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box brkt (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear disd in very poor condition (would advise replacement)

advise slight dampness around the pwr steering pump area

Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 61,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,610 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 60,607 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,069 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2017 51,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2017 51,160 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2016 43,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s door mirror caseing damage.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 28,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s door mirror caseing damage.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,315 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,958 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 XLR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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