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GX08 FJF

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,550 miles

auxilary drive belt is perished

rear wiper is split

Coolant leak ()

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,550 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

auxilary drive belt is perished

rear wiper is split

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

auxillary drive belt is perished

Fail 25 Aug 2020 81,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light broken showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

airbox is insecure

auxillary drive belt is perished

Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 78,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,462 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,462 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside & nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,892 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner wing plastic shields fasteners missing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,616 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner wing plastic shields fasteners missing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner wing plastic shields loose-may chafe brake pipes

Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner wing plastic shields loose-may chafe brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen washer operation suspect?

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,907 miles

engine oil level was very low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 41,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil level was very low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,727 miles

rear brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,028 miles

front brake pads very low

Fail 22 Jun 2011 32,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front brake pads very low

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 FJF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FJF, 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 GX08 FJF registered?

GX08 FJF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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