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FV08 FYR

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,506 mi
Last recorded129,506 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,506 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine mount

Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 123,705 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 120,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 116,979 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 116,972 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

tyres osr5mm osf4mm nsr6mm nsf6mm

Fail 11 May 2018 116,828 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

tyres osr5mm osf4mm nsr6mm nsf6mm

Pass 15 May 2017 111,246 miles

tyres osr6mm osf3mm nsr7mm nsf6mm

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,151 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight wear/play in steering rack output shafts

water level low in expansion tank

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,615 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low+has small cuts in tread ,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,592 miles

nails in both rear tyres

rear exhaust mount snapped,but still supported

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FYR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV08 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

FV08 FYR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is FV08 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 FYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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