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FG08 ZBV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,952 mi
Last recorded130,952 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,952 miles

Gearbox mounting defective suspect or g/box fault ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension level switch on rear axle

eng mounting fault

service over due

Fail 25 Oct 2021 130,218 miles

Emissions not tested smoke reading 5.30 eng rattle suspect injectors or service fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective suspect or g/box fault ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension level switch on rear axle

diesel particulater fault

eng mounting fault

service over due

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,574 miles

eng mountings worn could damage exhaust

exhaust particulate filter

Fail 12 Nov 2020 115,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust particulate filter

Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 102,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges almost to chords

Offside door mirror head loose

Pass 28 Dec 2018 87,511 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 87,511 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,990 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,235 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,001 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,853 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,393 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,616 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 ZBV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

FG08 ZBV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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