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AV08 VVP

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,031 mi
Last recorded144,031 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 144,031 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 143,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and starting to get noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake caliper starting to bind

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,264 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 116,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,416 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 109,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,824 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear & offside rear brake disc`s corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,038 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2013 74,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,568 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 34,262 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 34,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 VVP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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