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FG08 VFS

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,371 mi
Last recorded147,371 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 147,371 miles

Offside Front windscreen is cracked on the outside

Fail 12 Aug 2020 147,371 miles

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

Offside Front windscreen is cracked on the outside

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,220 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 134,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,797 miles

Nearside Front windscreen is cracked . (not in drivers view)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,269 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,176 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 VFS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

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

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