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CV08 VOG

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,849 mi
Last recorded170,849 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 170,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 161,389 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

n/s/f tyre bald edges + close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 14 May 2015 153,397 miles

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

coolant header tank empty.

n/s sill damaged

Fail 12 May 2015 153,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant header tank empty.

n/s sill damaged

Pass 7 May 2014 146,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2014 146,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 120,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,174 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED ON OUTTER EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,174 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED ON OUTTER EDGES

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 VOG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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