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AB08 OCW

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,042 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 129,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 119,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,900 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 96,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,461 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,659 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,659 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,606 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,978 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 OCW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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