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CA08 DYG

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,210 mi
Last recorded101,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 101,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 101,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 90,393 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 90,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 82,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,659 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 76,747 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,800 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s &o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,082 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 40,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,679 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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CA08 DYG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 DYG, 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 CA08 DYG registered?

CA08 DYG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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