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FD08 HUP

2008 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,982 mi
Last recorded104,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 104,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant exp tank cap missing?

interior rear view mirror missing. 2 exterior door mirrors fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,767 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp and bumper damage

battery loose but not insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp and bumper damage

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,118 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 72,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,876 miles

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 HUP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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