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AV08 AVX

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Fail 29 Jul 2024 119,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 103,862 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 103,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,989 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 87,988 miles

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn [[BALD]] at inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,020 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn [[BALD]] at inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,750 miles

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

nails in o/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,451 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nails in o/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2015 43,866 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,791 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 20,791 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,016 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 16,955 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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AV08 AVX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV08 AVX, 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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AV08 AVX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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