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CY08 HCU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,963 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 111,792 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 111,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 105,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 101,442 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 94,841 miles

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

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

hand brake effort only just met the requirements

slight corrosion on hand brake cables

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,535 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,464 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 46,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 43,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,132 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre worn inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2012 43,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,654 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 25,654 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HCU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

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