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FL08 VLE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,792 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 112,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND BOLD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM AND BOLD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 112,037 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND BOLD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM AND BOLD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat in rear belts not checked ()

Fail 26 Mar 2021 105,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat in rear belts not checked ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,323 miles

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

Oil leak engine bay ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,167 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both steering inner knuckle joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,198 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion on brake faces

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,813 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,481 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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FL08 VLE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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