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AV08 AVB

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,069 mi
Last recorded198,069 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 198,069 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 198,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle emty (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 191,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Front tread worn to legal limit 1.6mm

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2014 184,338 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 184,250 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f strut top mount bearing seized

o/s/f strut top mount bearing seized

Pass 24 Oct 2013 176,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 158,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate starting to delamanate

small chip in w/screen

Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,279 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 17 Jan 2011 82,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on exhaust

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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AV08 AVB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV08 AVB, 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 AV08 AVB registered?

AV08 AVB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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