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DV08 MLY

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 88,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 83,619 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,150 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 78,150 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,324 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 74,312 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 62,332 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 56,783 miles

both rear tyre valves stem perished

both rear tyres worn on outer edge (2155516)

nearside front tyre valve stem perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,608 miles

boot loaded unable to fully inspect seats/ belts

Fail 4 Jan 2017 51,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

boot loaded unable to fully inspect seats/ belts

Pass 30 Dec 2015 44,556 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,228 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,615 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 21,615 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,547 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 MLY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLY, 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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What year was DV08 MLY registered?

DV08 MLY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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