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FV08 FYL

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,141 mi
Last recorded62,141 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

boot button in poor condition

both front fog light covers missing

hand brake button broken

vehicle mis-firing under load

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,260 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 32,267 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 32,267 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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FV08 FYL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV08 FYL, 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 FV08 FYL registered?

FV08 FYL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 FYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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