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FD08 SWW

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,300 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket holder broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 8 Nov 2019 73,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner in stering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket holder broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,232 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 57,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 49,323 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 49,323 miles

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

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 7 May 2016 44,763 miles

Nearside rack joint slight play

Offside rack joint slight play

Pass 5 May 2015 41,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 37,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 35,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 30,055 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,055 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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 SWW is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

FD08 SWW is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FD08 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 SWW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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