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DF08 FAA

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,899 miles

leak in boost hose

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,899 miles

Emissions not tested due to heavy oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

leak in boost hose

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,314 miles

Central heat shield loose

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking between treads

oil leak at engine

Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central heat shield loose

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking between treads

oil leak at engine

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,839 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,830 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,204 miles

top strut mounts worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,633 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,602 miles

unable to check rearmost seats/belts

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,827 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 26,827 miles

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

Nearside 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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DF08 FAA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige 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 DF08 FAA, 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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DF08 FAA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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