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CX08 YKL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,205 mi
Last recorded125,205 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 125,205 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,468 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 116,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb llb434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced part or boot handle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced part or boot handle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury boot (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,776 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,776 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 215/55w16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,478 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,478 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level below Min

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

Oil level on MIin

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,434 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

O/S/F tyre Perished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil level Low!

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil level Low!

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,311 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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CX08 YKL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CX08 YKL, 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 CX08 YKL registered?

CX08 YKL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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