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GX08 FVF

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,886 mi
Last recorded105,886 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,886 miles

Engine cover, under tray and under guards fitted at time of test.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,039 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,913 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,605 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,309 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,141 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,323 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,368 miles

O/S handbrake performance considerably lower than N/S

Superficial cuts in O/S/F tyre tread

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,705 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 30,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FVF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX08 FVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX08 FVF registered?

GX08 FVF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is GX08 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 FVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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