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EY08 BYC

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,874 mi
Last recorded112,874 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 112,874 miles

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2020 110,154 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 96,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,676 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 85,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 70,957 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,795 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 31,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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EY08 BYC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY08 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 BYC registered?

EY08 BYC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is EY08 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 BYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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