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FG08 TYP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,658 mi
Last recorded205,658 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 205,658 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 205,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 192,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 180,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 180,780 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 171,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,020 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers little smeary

Fail 24 Apr 2017 152,020 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers little smeary

Pass 3 May 2016 132,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 132,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 115,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,858 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding, pads approx 75% worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,908 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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 TYP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

FG08 TYP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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