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FG08 VGY

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,608 mi
Last recorded86,608 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 86,608 miles

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

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

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

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

underneath car dirty

Pass 18 May 2018 72,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 102,487 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted unable to carry out inspection testable items time off test

Fail 15 May 2017 102,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,187 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Front suspension arm inner front bushes slight perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approx 2.5 mm inner measured section (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention needed (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner measured section below limit also 10 psi when presented for test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure bulb insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working at time of test (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads appear low

Front suspension arm inner front bushes slight perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approx 2.5 mm inner measured section (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention needed (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 48,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 42,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,005 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 37,005 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,661 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 VGY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VGY, 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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FG08 VGY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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