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FV08 VYS

2008 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,998 mi
Last recorded144,998 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 144,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 144,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,195 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 25 Sep 2019 139,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 12 Sep 2018 137,060 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 136,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,108 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,108 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 82,479 miles

EML on dash

Fail 23 May 2014 82,479 miles

EML on dash

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,868 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 48,720 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 22,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 22,605 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 VYS is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol 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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

FV08 VYS is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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