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GY08 YJM

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 112,203 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack at centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 112,203 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack at centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,483 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,276 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 73,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,364 miles

Nearside Front tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,364 miles

Nearside Front tread cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,485 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen.

tyres allround perished.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,125 miles

chip in screen.

tyres allround perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 42,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,648 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 37,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 YJM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

GY08 YJM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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