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CP08 YGN

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,860 mi
Last recorded148,860 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 YGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 148,860 miles

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

surface corrosion to sills at front

Pass 25 Jun 2020 147,467 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2019 140,876 miles

Both rear seats missing not allowing seat belts to be tested

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount swivel slightly restricted movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,308 miles

handbrake cables rusting

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper slide cap missing

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,131 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slide cap missing

engine management light on dashboard

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

oil leak

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wiring on battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour and flickering (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper slide cap missing

engine management light on dashboard

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

oil leak

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,553 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 49,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 36,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine rough on idle

Fail 8 May 2013 36,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine rough on idle

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,955 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,558 miles

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

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

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 YGN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP08 YGN, 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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CP08 YGN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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