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PE08 MGO

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 MGO
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,472 miles

both front upper suspension top mounts are noisy, both just ok at time of test

rear handbrake cables slightly corroded

slight imbalance on both the front and rear brakes

Fail 7 Dec 2021 132,472 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

both front upper suspension top mounts are noisy, both just ok at time of test

nail in the o/s rear tyre

rear handbrake cables slightly corroded

slight imbalance on both the front and rear brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,642 miles

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

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

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

both front top strut mount bearings deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount does not turn smoothly

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not showing any white light

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 May 2018 93,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount does not turn smoothly

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not showing any white light

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,343 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread and has small cuts in tread

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 13 Apr 2016 69,330 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre low on tread and has small cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front brake discs wearing thin

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,304 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,950 miles

Unable to open full tailgate,but can open top half to carry out checks.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/s/f wiper smearing slightly.

Unable to open full tailgate,but can open top half to carry out checks.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,212 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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PE08 MGO is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 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 Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE08 MGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PE08 MGO is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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