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AV08 YZY

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,231 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 85,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 134,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses misting

item in rear seat area stopping a full inspection of all rear seat belts and seat security

Fail 4 Apr 2024 134,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses misting

item in rear seat area stopping a full inspection of all rear seat belts and seat security

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,954 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,051 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,993 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 102,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake cable to hub. (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,902 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 37,804 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 31,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,844 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 YZY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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