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EY08 XFV

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,775 mi
Last recorded117,775 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 117,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 117,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,420 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,576 miles

rear tyres outer edges slightly wearing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,222 miles

Oil leak

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 XFV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY08 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

EY08 XFV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is EY08 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 XFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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