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CV08 YDX

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 YDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front & Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf & Nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,894 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level on min

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,626 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 63,754 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in a suspension joint (both sides) when checked on turn plates

Fail 19 Feb 2015 49,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in a suspension joint (both sides) when checked on turn plates

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,900 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 41,900 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,507 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 33,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,781 miles

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 YDX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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