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AU08 PVA

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 130,843 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front both sides ns and of (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,961 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 122,682 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 122,524 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,322 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 117,321 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,218 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,641 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 rear seats ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 108,641 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 rear seats ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog inop

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,301 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 96,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,193 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

slight damage to near side front door mirror lens

Fail 24 Feb 2017 89,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

slight damage to near side front door mirror lens

Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,968 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,765 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 44,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 33,834 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,834 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,772 miles

o/s/r tyre badly perished in treads

Fail 2 Mar 2011 26,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre badly perished in treads

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 PVA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVA, 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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AU08 PVA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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