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AC08 WYJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,152 mi
Last recorded162,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 162,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

advise ABS mounting bracket rusty

advise engine covers and under trays

Fail 15 Jul 2022 162,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

advise ABS mounting bracket rusty

advise engine covers and under trays

Pass 16 Jul 2021 151,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

advise abs mounting bracket rusty

advise damage to n/s outer sill

advise engine covers and under trays

Pass 27 Jul 2020 142,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise damage to n/s/r outer sill

advise engine covers and under trays

Fail 24 Jul 2020 111,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

advise damage to n/s/r outer sill

advise engine covers and under trays

Pass 30 May 2019 98,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise damage to n/s/r outer sill

advise engine covers and under trays

Fail 29 May 2019 98,573 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise damage to n/s/r outer sill

advise engine covers and under trays

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise engine covers and under trays

Fail 1 Jun 2018 89,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise engine covers and under trays

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,680 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,087 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake at fault on alto release,but working ok on manual.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,962 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake at fault on alto release,but working ok on manual.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,345 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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AC08 WYJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AC08 WYJ, 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 AC08 WYJ registered?

AC08 WYJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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