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AV08 XTB

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,776 mi
Last recorded136,776 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 136,776 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 116,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,935 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,530 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,747 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Feb 2015 32,688 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 23,658 miles

n/s/f tyrekerb damaged & perishing between tread pattern

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing between tread pattern

Fail 16 May 2013 23,617 miles

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

n/s/f tyrekerb damaged & perishing between tread pattern

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing between tread pattern

Pass 15 May 2012 20,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 15,038 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 15,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XTB is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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