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EX08 SYY

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,631 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 73,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,986 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,311 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 70,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,416 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 58,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,408 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,987 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres is unevenly worn and slight cut on the treads

nearside rear tyre is cut on the treads

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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EX08 SYY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX08 SYY, 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 EX08 SYY registered?

EX08 SYY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is EX08 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SYY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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