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FL08 FMY

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 105,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

locking wheel nut key on passengers seat

Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted abs wire chaffing on front wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable corroded at axle (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,226 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 87,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,851 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,362 miles

engine has a kick on gearchange - possible mounting

no rear seat belts tested due to child seats being fitted to rear seats

slight knock on steering - unable to locate anything

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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FL08 FMY is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL08 FMY, 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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FL08 FMY is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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