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AO08 VXC

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 124,365 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 124,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

advise front shocks partly sized

Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,235 miles

Air box and inlet pipework insecure.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

Covers fitted.

Offside Front Top bearing mount partially seized.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 110,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air box and inlet pipework insecure.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

Covers fitted.

Offside Front Top bearing mount partially seized.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,301 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,301 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,800 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 91,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 77,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,718 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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AO08 VXC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VXC, 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 AO08 VXC registered?

AO08 VXC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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