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FP08 UVL

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,865 mi
Last recorded120,865 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,010 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 113,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,620 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,844 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,844 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,579 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,578 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,300 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,578 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 50,151 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,213 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 34,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FP08 UVL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FP08 UVL, 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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FP08 UVL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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