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AP08 MZD

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,976 mi
Last recorded101,976 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 101,976 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,376 miles

Possible fault with engine intake system. Not visible

Temporary repair carried out to number plate lights to stop white light to rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 89,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boot lid slightly loose cant be opened outside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear when working (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear when working (4.7.1 (a))

can smell exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,471 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,471 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,322 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 53,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,895 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 46,805 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AP08 MZD is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple 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 AP08 MZD, 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 AP08 MZD registered?

AP08 MZD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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