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CA08 VFE

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,762 mi
Last recorded138,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 138,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light damaged

Rear most seats not presented

Fail 30 Jun 2020 138,429 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leaking past seals (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear light damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear most seats not presented

Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,415 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust blow

Central Front Lower oil leak

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Jul 2019 128,415 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust blow

Central Front Lower oil leak

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,262 miles

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED AND NOT WORKING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 105,938 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,061 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,647 miles

blow type noise from under bonnet

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

some corrosion and wear to the rear brake discs

some marks to the front windscreen

Pass 28 May 2012 53,101 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre has shoulder wear on outer shoulder

Fail 28 May 2012 53,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre has shoulder wear on outer shoulder

Fail 27 May 2011 38,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 38,248 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 VFE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA08 VFE, 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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CA08 VFE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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