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DV08 ESU

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,276 mi
Last recorded105,276 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,276 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,276 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,792 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,098 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,670 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,897 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 65,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,209 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 59,209 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,853 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both wiper blades slighty worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,133 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 28,131 miles

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

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

2 rear cabin seats folded down not allowing full inspection of 2 rear adult seat belts

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,658 miles

emmisions too cleen to be recorded

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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DV08 ESU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DV08 ESU, 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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DV08 ESU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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