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DV08 SVZ

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,062 mi
Last recorded161,062 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 SVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 161,062 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 161,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 156,073 miles

Corrosion around both front floor areas

Corrosion around both inner & outer sills in places

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/r tyre tread miss-shaped

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged / scrubbed on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/s parking brake reading poor - may require repair / adjustment

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 151,430 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 145,983 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 141,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 141,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,370 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 135,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,422 miles

nearside front cv joint has slight grease leak

nearside front drop link has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2018 128,422 miles

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

nearside front cv joint has slight grease leak

nearside front drop link has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,889 miles

slight binding n/s/r wheel

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Fail 25 Aug 2017 115,889 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight binding n/s/r wheel

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,273 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished & nail in it

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,820 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack tie rods

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 55,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,589 miles

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 SVZ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

DV08 SVZ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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