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EA08 YRG

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

325,675 mi
Last recorded325,675 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 325,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 283,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 283,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 278,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed O/S Front (drivers) seatbelt webbing slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S Headlight beam pattern blurred (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S Front outer cv joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed O/S Front (drivers) seatbelt webbing slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 267,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 267,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake pedal rubber split through to the metal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S Front tyre has a cut in the tyre wall which exposes cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Clutch pedal rubber excessively split and has almost come away from the pedal base

Pass 21 Oct 2015 249,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 226,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 205,673 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 179,712 miles

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 21 Oct 2013 159,950 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 150,558 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 131,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 114,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,966 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 103,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs are wearing thin

rear discs are wearing thin

Fail 10 Mar 2011 96,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs are wearing thin

rear discs are wearing thin

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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EA08 YRG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA08 YRG, 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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EA08 YRG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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