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FV58 HVJ

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,465 mi
Last recorded129,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,465 miles

Boot compartment full

Repair covered in other substance

Rust bubbles on Offside rear outer sill

Fail 24 Jan 2022 129,462 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front & Rear Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Boot compartment full

Offside & Nearside rear tyre's slightly perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,499 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,867 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,695 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,706 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 49,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,416 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,416 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 37,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,601 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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FV58 HVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV58 HVJ, 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 FV58 HVJ registered?

FV58 HVJ is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is FV58 HVJ safe to buy?

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