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FM08 PKN

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,883 mi
Last recorded140,883 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 PKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 140,883 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 132,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 132,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 210,669 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 210,665 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 129,654 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,949 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,015 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FM08 PKN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM08 PKN, 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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FM08 PKN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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