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AO08 OGV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 117,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent fault (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,682 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,970 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 114,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,779 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 109,000 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 109,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 105,071 miles

Nearside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 105,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Offside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 105,059 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,191 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls slightly detiorated

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,191 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls slightly detiorated

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 93,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,389 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,559 miles

front discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,559 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,054 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AO08 OGV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO08 OGV, 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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AO08 OGV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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