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FT08 AKV

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 AKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 97,580 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 97,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,627 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 86,627 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,515 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 27 Dec 2017 78,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,681 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,845 miles

engine undertray fitted

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,693 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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FT08 AKV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT08 AKV, 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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What year was FT08 AKV registered?

FT08 AKV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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