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AM08 VTL

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,345 mi
Last recorded49,345 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,345 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,469 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,625 miles

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

Nearside Front And Offside Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 46,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all 4 tyres perished

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 45,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres perished

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 43,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,235 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 38,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,085 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,732 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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AM08 VTL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol 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 AM08 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

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

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