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CP08 YFY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 YFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,764 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 65,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,923 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 61,923 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 57,356 miles

Rear brake pads 60% worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 51,837 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 51,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 46,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 46,932 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 41,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,512 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,980 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 19,980 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CP08 YFY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CP08 YFY, 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 CP08 YFY registered?

CP08 YFY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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