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AO08 VKE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,556 mi
Last recorded209,556 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 209,556 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 209,556 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2020 198,816 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Mar 2020 198,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2019 186,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 172,734 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 172,734 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 154,953 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 154,953 miles

Emissions not tested intake pipe gasket seal to turbo charger damaged and insecure (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,899 miles

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

bonnet hard to open

eml on

Fail 21 Mar 2016 139,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster won,t work (1.8)

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

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

bonnet hard to open

eml on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 98,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,468 miles

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)

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 VKE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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