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CY08 EDF

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 112,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Damage to offside rear light lens

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside headlamp secured with cable ties/Damage to nearside front of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,681 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring broken/adrift-Offside front drive shaft area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Damage to offside rear light lens

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Pass 20 May 2019 81,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 71,771 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 May 2017 71,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2016 68,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2014 59,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 51,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2012 45,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2012 45,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,411 miles

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

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 EDF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CY08 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

CY08 EDF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is CY08 EDF safe to buy?

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