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DV08 MLL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,275 mi
Last recorded104,275 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

service symbol on

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 100,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,766 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,253 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,754 miles

Play in steering rack tie rods

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,896 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 60,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,710 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 55,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,467 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 33,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,903 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,677 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MLL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV08 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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