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FD08 TWE

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 127,187 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn down to cords, 215/55 r16 97w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side efficiency low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pad worn down metal to metal ,disc scored , overheated, caliper possibly faulty (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front door check straps loose noisy

engine auxiliary belt covered in oil

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,108 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 97,089 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 87,838 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 87,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak leaking over alternator ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak leaking over alternator ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,148 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,161 miles

both front tyres have edge wear

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,161 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)

nearside front tyre edgeware

offside front tyre edgeware

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,319 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,838 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 May 2011 31,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel addative tank cover broken

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 TWE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

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

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