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AU08 OBY

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,373 mi
Last recorded67,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 58,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 55,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,795 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,795 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,138 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 34,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers under car preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,884 miles

covers under car preventing full inspection off some components

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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AU08 OBY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AU08 OBY, 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 AU08 OBY registered?

AU08 OBY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OBY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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