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FD08 FSE

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,281 mi
Last recorded165,281 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 156,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 149,294 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 May 2017 147,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 142,641 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 142,641 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 133,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 May 2015 133,055 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 126,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 84,907 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 84,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,058 miles

front discs becoming worn

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 FSE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 FD08 FSE, 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 FD08 FSE registered?

FD08 FSE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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