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CV08 SVR

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,177 mi
Last recorded93,177 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,177 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has water inside lens

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight has water inside lens

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 71,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,342 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear parking brake only just reached minimum requirements. requires attention

Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,394 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,093 miles

oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,766 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 29,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,992 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,990 miles

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

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 SVR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

CV08 SVR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CV08 SVR safe to buy?

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