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GY58 OSE

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,763 mi
Last recorded132,763 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 OSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 132,763 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 127,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,450 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 112,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 108,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,490 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 104,465 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,854 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,646 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,621 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,548 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 59,548 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded.

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,665 miles

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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GY58 OSE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GY58 OSE, 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 GY58 OSE registered?

GY58 OSE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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