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GY08 VFK

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,139 mi
Last recorded131,139 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 131,139 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 131,139 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight Damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,117 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 127,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,088 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 121,088 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,032 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,528 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,731 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,731 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,237 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,391 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

oil leak

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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GY08 VFK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY08 VFK, 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 GY08 VFK registered?

GY08 VFK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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