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FV08 YBG

2008 Citroen C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,466 mi
Last recorded90,466 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 90,466 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,231 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,231 miles

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

bonnet damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,504 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,140 miles

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

Handbrake just met legal requirements 17%

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,140 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

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

Handbrake just met legal requirements 17%

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,609 miles

Offside Front wearing away from inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,589 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing away from inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,268 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 47,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 40,893 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,031 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 YBG is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc 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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

FV08 YBG is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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