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AV08 GWU

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,783 miles

boot release mechanism faulty

Pass 27 May 2014 79,301 miles

Near side front tyre a bit low at approx 3mm.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm [legal limit]

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,783 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm [legal limit]

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,066 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 GWU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

AV08 GWU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AV08 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 GWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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