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GV08GAU
2008 CITROEN C4
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
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- Registration GV08GAU
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C4
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,706 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,151 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub to bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear heat shield loose
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,843 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both front strut top mount areas noisey but no play detected
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads are very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,610 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearings notchy
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and cracked 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
- o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bearings notchy
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and cracked 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,735 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f and n/s/r tyre slight perishing
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 2 x rearmost (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- n/s/f and n/s/r tyre slight perishing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,518 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- boot release button insecure
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked o,s bottom corner. (8.3.1d)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,322 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components
- Possible offside front strut top mount start to seize slightly
- Oil just above the minimum
23 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Possible offside front strut top mount start to seize slightly
- Oil just above the minimum
- Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,713 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,654 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,786 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,623 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2013 16 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,994 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013 16 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 14,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,547 MI
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GV08GAU was registered on 2008-04-29
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