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AV58 LXL

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,451 mi
Last recorded134,451 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,451 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 134,451 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 129,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,951 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 127,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,809 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,790 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 112,323 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn near the legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn down to the legal limit

SUGGEST TO REPLACE BOTH REAR TYRES NOW

Fail 1 Dec 2016 112,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn near the legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn down to the legal limit

SUGGEST TO REPLACE BOTH REAR TYRES NOW

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,551 miles

offside rear tyre tread down to 2mm

Fail 20 Nov 2015 104,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre tread down to 2mm

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,801 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 95,759 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,223 miles

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

front tyres getting low and perishing/cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,191 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,020 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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AV58 LXL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV58 LXL, 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 AV58 LXL registered?

AV58 LXL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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