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DN08 VCP

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,027 miles

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,027 miles

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

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush found during steering lock to lock inspection (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2/2mm TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f passenger seat does not slide forward or backwards in runners

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2017 82,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush found during steering lock to lock inspection (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2/2mm TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f passenger seat does not slide forward or backwards in runners

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,808 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012

rear nearside seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2012

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear nearside seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,456 miles

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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DN08 VCP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN08 VCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 VCP registered?

DN08 VCP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is DN08 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 VCP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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