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DY08 XVP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,014 mi
Last recorded99,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,014 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 93,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,645 miles

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

Offside windscreen wiper poor

Oil leak ()

all discs worn

both rear indicators slightly off colour

front discs wearing wavy

nearside wing mirror damaged

unable to check 6th and 7th seat due to boot being loaded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 82,837 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Emissions not tested due to water leak (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

antifreeze below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

excessive water leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,911 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre slight splits on inner wall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre slight splits on inner wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,710 miles

1 x bulb not working in high level stop light

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear on front brake discs

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 XVP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

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