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CA08 VFN

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,471 mi
Last recorded109,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 109,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 109,470 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,113 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 98,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres have slight perishing within tread pattern

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres have slight perishing within tread pattern

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,604 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 62,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,291 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,112 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 34,526 miles

When rear wheels are raised some sound deadening material touches the nearside rear wheel.

Pass 20 May 2011 25,963 miles

Oil leak

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 VFN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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