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FT08 FHG

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,490 mi
Last recorded170,490 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 170,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 170,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 160,625 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 160,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 148,806 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes heavily perished/ unbonding

Engine wet with oil

Front Tyres starting to perish and are wearing on inner edges

Front Wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 May 2019 148,806 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Both front bottom arm rear bushes heavily perished/ unbonding

Engine wet with oil

Front Tyres starting to perish and are wearing on inner edges

Front Wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 121,019 miles

both front shock top mountings slightly rough lock to lock

offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

oil residue on engine

small stonechip to screen

various suspension bushes perished and unbonding

Fail 18 May 2017 121,019 miles

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

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

both front shock top mountings slightly rough lock to lock

offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

oil residue on engine

small stonechip to screen

various suspension bushes perished and unbonding

Pass 11 May 2016 107,666 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm front bush unbonding

oil leak on top of engine

Fail 11 May 2016 107,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened to caliper (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f suspension arm front bush unbonding

oil leak on top of engine

Pass 28 May 2015 94,869 miles

oil resadue on engine

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 81,744 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 81,611 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres wear inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 67,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 55,760 miles

Centre row middle seat/belt not tested,child seat fitted.

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,191 miles

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

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 FHG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FHG, 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 FHG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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