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FN08 HYL

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 132,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 132,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Position lamp not working O/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working N/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,296 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 114,296 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 105,294 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,688 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip & corrosion inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Slight play not enough to tell if steering or suspension component. Only when jacked up.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 63,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,432 miles

Front And Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Fail 27 Feb 2015 35,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front And Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,228 miles

front tyre worn on edge o/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2013 33,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FN08 HYL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN08 HYL, 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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FN08 HYL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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