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EY08 RDU

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,588 mi
Last recorded130,588 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres starting to misshape michelin 215/55/16

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,608 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm firestone 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm firestone 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres starting to misshape michelin 215/55/16

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,004 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 102,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,960 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 54,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,639 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perished,suggest replacement!

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,017 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished,suggest replacement!

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,063 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RDU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RDU, 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 EY08 RDU registered?

EY08 RDU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 RDU safe to buy?

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