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FD08 DVW

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,702 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 116,698 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,553 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)

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

child seat fitted

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,235 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear light lense holed

Fail 28 Jun 2016 111,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lense holed

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,707 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f inner arch guard broken

Fail 16 Jul 2014 86,902 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f inner arch guard broken

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,913 miles

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

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

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

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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FD08 DVW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD08 DVW, 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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FD08 DVW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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