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DY08 VUM

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,391 mi
Last recorded101,391 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,391 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Slight fuel leak from tank

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 70,499 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,093 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front disc's very worn but ok in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 69,093 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front disc's very worn but ok in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 64,436 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both rear tyre valves cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,011 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,922 miles

both rear tyre's are lightly perished

slight movement in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,088 miles

knocking noise when turning steering

play in steering

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,817 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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DY08 VUM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

DY08 VUM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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