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DL08 OKW

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 OKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,012 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 124,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 112,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,046 miles

oil leaks slight. both front bottom arm bushes worn/frayed.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,046 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer needs clip/tie. (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks slight. both front bottom arm bushes worn/frayed.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,973 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belts correctly

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit outter edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,733 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 86,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,016 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2013 51,869 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,065 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,573 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DL08 OKW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DL08 OKW, 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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DL08 OKW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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