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FG08 FYX

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,008 mi
Last recorded77,008 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,209 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 73,207 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 72,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside stop lamp dim

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,848 miles

Suspension bushes splitting

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,848 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Suspension bushes splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,444 miles

front brake pads look low

hand brake cables rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2018 51,444 miles

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

front brake pads look low

hand brake cables rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,058 miles

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

hand brake cable rusty

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,058 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

hand brake cable rusty

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,079 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,079 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,540 miles

3 x child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 9 Mar 2013 27,540 miles

3 x child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,906 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect third row seat belts due to mobility aid fitted

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 FYX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

FG08 FYX is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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