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GX08 DLO

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

195,810 mi
Last recorded195,810 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 DLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2026 195,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2026 195,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 195,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 179,091 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 179,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 171,394 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 171,391 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 169,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing (has tape on)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 169,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing (has tape on)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 168,443 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing (has tape on)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,655 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing has tape on

Fail 1 Sep 2021 119,588 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front mirror cover missing causing sharp edge

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,041 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 114,033 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,908 miles

Turbo leak

Fail 11 Sep 2018 104,902 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to cords inner edge - 215/55wr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

turbo leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,719 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,822 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both edges and are on 2.4mm of tread

Both sides rear seat belts (centre row) are twisted stopping the belts from retracting fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Nearside rear tyre is worn on both edges, is on 1.8mm of tread and is worn slightly out of shape

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish but not exposing cords

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are worn on both edges and are on 2.4mm of tread

Both sides rear seat belts (centre row) are twisted stopping the belts from retracting fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Nearside rear tyre is worn on both edges, is on 1.8mm of tread and is worn slightly out of shape

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish but not exposing cords

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,955 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 47,955 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear lower spring plastic cover damaged and rubbing on inner wheel rim.childs seats on both centre row outer seats.

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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GX08 DLO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GX08 DLO, 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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GX08 DLO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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