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CV08 OYU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,427 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 85,400 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 81,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,502 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,126 miles

Nearside Front sill weak

Fail 23 Mar 2018 72,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,616 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,386 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,647 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,086 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,163 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,098 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CV08 OYU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV08 OYU, 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 CV08 OYU registered?

CV08 OYU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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