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AX08 YSS

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 YSS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 136,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper rear quarterlight window broken but taped over

under guards fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 136,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper rear quarterlight window broken but taped over

under guards fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,479 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 131,458 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,754 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nail in the tread area of the offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2016 107,754 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nail in the tread area of the offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Rear brakes binding slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,797 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,863 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,863 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,898 miles

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,299 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs an pads worn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs an pads worn

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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AX08 YSS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AX08 YSS, 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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AX08 YSS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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