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AP08 OEC

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,110 mi
Last recorded175,110 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 175,110 miles

Tow bar ball not fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 175,094 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Suspect injector seals leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 172,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Steering rack noisy

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 172,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Steering rack noisy

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 169,158 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 May 2019 165,210 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 17 May 2019 165,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2018 160,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 156,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 May 2016 151,182 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 151,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 130,859 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,461 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,257 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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AP08 OEC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

AP08 OEC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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