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FV08 TYP

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 120,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,796 miles

plastic tray fitted time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,796 miles

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

plastic tray fitted time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 104,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to rear seats ()

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush N/s/f wishbone rear bush unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edges

Fail 7 Apr 2017 104,816 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to rear seats ()

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush N/s/f wishbone rear bush unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,211 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,681 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

fuel additive leaking

Fail 16 May 2012 48,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 May 2012 48,162 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,039 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 TYP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

FV08 TYP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is FV08 TYP safe to buy?

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