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CY08 ECV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,478 mi
Last recorded152,478 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 139,269 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,970 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,940 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 95,546 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,006 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,359 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 57,359 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 44,084 miles

front registration plate cracked

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 ECV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CY08 ECV, 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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CY08 ECV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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