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FT08 EKU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,925 mi
Last recorded125,925 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 EKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded to outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded in multiple positions but solid at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to legal limit across tread (measured at 2.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to legal limit across tread (measured at 2.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheel binding slightly but not excessive on brake roller test (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 125,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded to outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded in multiple positions but solid at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to legal limit across tread (measured at 2.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to legal limit across tread (measured at 2.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheel binding slightly but not excessive on brake roller test (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 18 May 2019 107,198 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 107,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,905 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,654 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,654 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 48,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

osf + nsf steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,581 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 17,758 miles

O/S/R light unit damaged. not showing white light

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2011 17,758 miles

O/S/R light unit damaged. not showing white light

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 EKU is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT08 EKU, 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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FT08 EKU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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