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GY08 VZA

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 131,800 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ENGINE STABILIZER MOUNT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 18 May 2017 131,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ENGINE STABILIZER MOUNT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 14 Mar 2016 121,855 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 121,855 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,612 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,612 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,679 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,490 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VZA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

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

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