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FV08 FYM

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 81,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 72,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 67,412 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,542 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,660 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 63,660 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,048 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,981 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges.

could not check rear row seatbelts due to items in boot + seats folded away.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,981 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges.

could not check rear row seatbelts due to items in boot + seats folded away.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 39,798 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested (seats not fitted).

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,798 miles

rear seat belts not tested (seats not fitted).

screw in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,602 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded away + objects in boot.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing thin.

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats folded away + objects in boot.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,255 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 FYM is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FV08 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

FV08 FYM is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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