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DY08 VUH

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,420 mi
Last recorded128,420 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mount has play

Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,055 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,914 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,141 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,730 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,451 miles

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

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

advise front and rear brake disc,s lipped.

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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DY08 VUH is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DY08 VUH, 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 DY08 VUH registered?

DY08 VUH is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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