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DA08 VPC

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,385 mi
Last recorded130,385 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,597 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 123,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant below minimum.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,684 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 115,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,847 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,694 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 87,694 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,466 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 77,466 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,371 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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DA08 VPC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA08 VPC, 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 DA08 VPC registered?

DA08 VPC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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