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AB08 OCV

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,892 mi
Last recorded113,892 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,736 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to front of both sills

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,657 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield is loose but secure near rear exhaust box.

rear 2 seat belt can not inspect due to seat folded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,103 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,677 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 78,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,636 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

coolant on minimum

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,480 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tail gate release insecure.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,309 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tail gate release insecure.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,120 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,820 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,395 miles

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

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 OCV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AB08 OCV, 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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What year was AB08 OCV registered?

AB08 OCV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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