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AV08 AWU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,844 mi
Last recorded103,844 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,396 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 101,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 88,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,275 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Metal Object In Offside Rear tyre

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Feb 2016 73,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Metal Object In Offside Rear tyre

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,326 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 AWU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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