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FT08 BUE

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,282 mi
Last recorded136,282 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 BUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,282 miles

Nearside Front Strut bearing noisey

Offside Front O/S/F outer sill holed (Not within 30cm of a mounting area)

Offside Front Strut bearing noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror cover missing (Sharp edges taped over)

Fail 12 Jun 2019 136,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut bearing noisey

Offside Front O/S/F outer sill holed (Not within 30cm of a mounting area)

Offside Front Strut bearing noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror cover missing (Sharp edges taped over)

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 23 May 2017 121,918 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 121,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsr tyre worn smooth on outer edge and has a nail in tread area

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr brake caliper parking brake arm stuck on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 113,500 miles

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 101,501 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 101,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,658 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 53,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 53,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,621 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 BUE is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

FT08 BUE is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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