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DY08 VUV

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,917 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Track Rod Slight Play

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,066 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,976 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,530 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,620 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brakes slightly stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,345 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 31,340 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 VUV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DY08 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY08 VUV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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