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GX08 FPU

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,376 mi
Last recorded173,376 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 173,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 169,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 145,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 145,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 135,437 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 135,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,798 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs weak/worn

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

front top mounts worn/deteriorated

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 120,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs weak/worn

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

front top mounts worn/deteriorated

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

tyres under inflated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,519 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,611 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2014 56,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

front wiper blades deteriorated (border line pass)

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,382 miles

front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

front wiper blades deteriorated (border line pass)

hand brake cables corroded

oil leak

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant low

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

oil leaks

rear brake pads starting to get low

stone chips in windscreen

wipers slightly poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,247 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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GX08 FPU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

GX08 FPU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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