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FG08 FYT

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,899 mi
Last recorded104,899 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,640 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,143 miles

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

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Fail 17 Feb 2020 89,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

chip a znoe

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 86,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front turbo pipe insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 82,863 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,011 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,839 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,171 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,285 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 51,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,489 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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FG08 FYT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FG08 FYT, 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 FG08 FYT registered?

FG08 FYT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is FG08 FYT safe to buy?

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