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FG08 JVC

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,597 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,058 miles

Lower engine mounting worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2020 121,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Lower engine mounting worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,646 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,646 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,993 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,101 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 111,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 104,858 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,926 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 92,382 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 23 Dec 2014 92,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2013 77,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 66,370 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 66,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,660 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 JVC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

FG08 JVC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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