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P16 GRL

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,547 mi
Last recorded90,547 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 GRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 90,547 miles

engine undertray slightly insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,286 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2019 84,285 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,329 miles

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint rubber boot slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint rubber boot slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,181 miles

Both front outer C.V boots weeping

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front gaiter insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front gaiter insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

handbrake mechanism corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front gaiter insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

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

Offside Front gaiter insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt

handbrake mechanism corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 45,505 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,597 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres badly perishing and cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres badly perishing and cracking

Pass 9 May 2011 16,149 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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P16 GRL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P16 GRL, 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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P16 GRL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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