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FG08 FZM

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 86,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush's deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush's deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush's deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush's deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,455 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 71,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,438 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 49,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 3,101 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 FZM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

FG08 FZM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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