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AB08 OCL

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,645 mi
Last recorded127,645 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,645 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 'Front + Rear' (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'Both sides' (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,322 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 115,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,410 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 92,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,249 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 49,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal ridged

front brake discs worn

front tyres bald inner edge

wipers split & poor performance

Fail 14 Jun 2014 49,135 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal ridged

front brake discs worn

front tyres bald inner edge

wipers split & poor performance

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,603 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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AB08 OCL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB08 OCL, 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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AB08 OCL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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