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CA08 FVG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,162 mi
Last recorded106,162 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 106,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,389 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,474 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 97,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 92,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 81,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,626 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 67,113 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 67,113 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,927 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,686 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,197 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 FVG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CA08 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

CA08 FVG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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