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FV08 FZG

2008 Citroen C4

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,185 miles

Central Exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Feb 2021 121,148 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak

Front Play in both steering rack ends

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 7 Feb 2020 113,683 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in both steering rack ends

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,172 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 103,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2018 99,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack end

Pass 31 May 2017 92,091 miles

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,852 miles

Offside Front play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 May 2015 71,414 miles

play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 20 May 2014 60,963 miles

play in steering rack offside and nearside

Pass 21 May 2013 53,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,688 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,276 miles

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

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

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 FZG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

FV08 FZG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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