MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front strut top mount bearing dry/notchy
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear number plate bold holder lenses missing
condensation in nearside front headlamp
occasional seats stowed away. seats and belts not tested
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 215/55ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front strut top mount bearing dry/notchy
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
both rear number plate bold holder lenses missing
condensation in nearside front headlamp
occasional seats stowed away. seats and belts not tested
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front condensation in headlamp reducing beam image
Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
additional rear seats stowed away
both rear number plate bulb holder lenses missing
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front condensation in headlamp reducing beam image
Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
additional rear seats stowed away
both rear number plate bulb holder lenses missing
Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front lower wishbones, rear bushes slightly split
both rear number plate bulbs holder lenses missing
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front lower wishbones, rear bushes slightly split
both rear number plate bulbs holder lenses missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
both front discs worn
both front strut top mount bearings slightly dry
both rear number plate bulb holder lenses missing
exhaust heat shield around o/s/f driveshaft insecure
slight haze around offside rear caliper
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
both front discs worn
both front strut top mount bearings slightly dry
both rear number plate bulb holder lenses missing
exhaust heat shield around o/s/f driveshaft insecure
slight haze around offside rear caliper
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front exhaust flexi pipe blowing
nail in nsf tyre
nsf strut top mount bearing noisey
osf tyre worn on inside edge
osr tyre worn on wear indicators
rear seats not tested
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nsf strut top mount bearing noisey
osf tyre worn on inside edge
osr tyre worn on wear indicators
rear seats not tested
front exhaust flexi pipe blowing
nail in nsf tyre
exhaust noisy but not blowing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust noisy but not blowing
nsf tyre low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
noise on nearside front strut top mount
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
noise on nearside front strut top mount
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wiper blade split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wiper blade split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
drivers seat jammed.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
drivers seat jammed.
How Reliable is the Citroen C4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 ZBU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 18 April 2008.
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