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FG08 VGU

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 142,419 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 4 May 2021 133,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 125,902 miles

Front rack ends slight play

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

all brake disk slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 202,573 miles

Nearside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,768 miles

Front SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 105,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 92,605 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,834 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 27 Apr 2012 82,829 miles

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

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)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 5 May 2011 62,757 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 VGU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

FG08 VGU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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