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CY08 CPV

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,013 mi
Last recorded162,013 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 CPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 162,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 161,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 150,518 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 150,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,262 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 129,610 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,152 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 114,121 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,608 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,787 miles

o/s/ outer cv gaiter loose on housing but not adrift ./ residue of grease around o/s/f . hub area/

rear inner brakes look low / not fully visible ./

Fail 8 Jan 2015 93,764 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear inner brakes look low / not fully visible ./

Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,542 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,667 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,385 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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CY08 CPV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CY08 CPV, 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 CY08 CPV registered?

CY08 CPV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is CY08 CPV safe to buy?

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