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AU08 PVL

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,660 mi
Last recorded141,660 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 141,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 126,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 2MM (3.5.1g)

DAMAGE TO NSF WING AND BUMPER /REAR NPL HOLDER

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,224 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working DUE TO DAMAGE AT REAR / HOLDER AND LENS BROKEN / MISSING (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONTS AND REAR (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 2MM (3.5.1g)

DAMAGE TO NSF WING AND BUMPER /REAR NPL HOLDER

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear edges

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,554 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear edges

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 16 May 2013 57,093 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 May 2013 57,093 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 39,211 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,696 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracking in treads

both rear brakes slightly hanging on

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 PVL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU08 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

AU08 PVL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AU08 PVL safe to buy?

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