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AM08 VSY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,352 mi
Last recorded160,352 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 160,352 miles

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

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

repaired damage to font of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2017 160,351 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

repaired damage to font of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2017 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 153,975 miles

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Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit and low on edge

Nearside panel damage

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and close to limit

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

coolant low

Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,565 miles

Engine covers fitted time of test

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

parking brake just within limit 17%

Fail 8 Jun 2016 150,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted time of test

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 133,992 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 133,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,318 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 116,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,098 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Number Plate Dirty but Still can be Read at Distance

Fail 18 Feb 2013 99,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both Front Tyres worn on Egdes

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Number Plate Dirty but Still can be Read at Distance

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,275 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AM08 VSY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AM08 VSY, 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 AM08 VSY registered?

AM08 VSY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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