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GX08 XAU

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,822 mi
Last recorded114,822 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 XAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,822 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,575 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding + wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 111,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,096 miles

both rear brakes binding

Fail 12 Sep 2015 91,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both rear brakes binding

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,766 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,206 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 37,206 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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 XAU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

GX08 XAU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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