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GV08 ZVF

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 ZVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 104,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 104,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 88,961 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 88,959 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2023 81,387 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,841 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2020 68,642 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,553 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 58,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,261 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 52,261 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner low (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts in poor condition (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emission test carried out, too clean for readings.

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,186 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear tyre low pressure.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 42,186 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre low pressure.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,200 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 18 Jul 2011 32,485 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 32,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZVF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZVF, 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 ZVF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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