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HW08 GKF

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 GKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 75,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, tread perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/f tyres,, tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bodywork marked and dented , n/s/f bumper, n/s/r bodywork, o/s/r sill panel

injectors chuffing, one possibly two,,, recommend check/attention

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated, outputs slightly reduced

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 1 May 2024 75,548 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, tread perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/f tyres,, tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bodywork marked and dented , n/s/f bumper, n/s/r bodywork, o/s/r sill panel

injectors chuffing, one possibly two,,, recommend check/attention

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated, outputs slightly reduced

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f , and o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r bodywork, and o/s/r outer sill panel, minor damage

o/s headlamp lens, slight deterioration

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 5 May 2022 73,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and both rear tyres, starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r bodywork, and o/s/r sill panel, slight damage

o/s headlamp lens, slight deterioration

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 7 May 2021 71,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

front under tray fitted limiting view

n/s/r bodywork slightly damaged

Fail 6 May 2021 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

front under tray fitted limiting view

n/s/r bodywork slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2020 70,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front under tray fitted, limiting view

n/s/r body panel marked

Pass 3 May 2019 67,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

frontunder tray fitted,limting view

n/s/r wheel arch, marked

recommend having steering track checked

Fail 1 May 2019 67,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2017 57,964 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 57,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,200 miles

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,378 miles

Both Rear Tyres are Different sizes witch are 205/55R16 91V to Front Tyres witch are 215/55R16 97W

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 32,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 26,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre very low on tread 2mm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,458 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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HW08 GKF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HW08 GKF, 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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HW08 GKF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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