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FL08 ZVT

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,312 mi
Last recorded77,312 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 77,311 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,223 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 70,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 62,724 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,040 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 44,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Bolt missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,399 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on inner & outer edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,577 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge near to ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,813 miles

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

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

Rear seatbelts not fully checked due to childseats fitted at time of test.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 22,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear seatbelts not fully checked due to childseats fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,807 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,251 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 12,251 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,335 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 ZVT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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