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AV08 XSU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,274 mi
Last recorded120,274 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 120,274 miles

N/s/r brake slightly binding.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 120,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

injectors damp, poss fuel leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 108,981 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 28 May 2013 108,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 15 May 2012 96,186 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 96,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt

small piece of metal in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 83,388 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 XSU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

AV08 XSU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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