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FY08 CEO

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,830 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 75,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 75,915 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 60,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions tested but readings too low to register

Fail 19 Apr 2014 60,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions tested but readings too low to register

Pass 4 May 2013 44,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil when checked before mot, appeared to be low on dipstick

front brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

oil weep/stains in engine bay

rear indicators starting to turn white

when emissions tested, tester unable to be able to register reading

Fail 27 Apr 2013 44,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil when checked before mot, appeared to be low on dipstick

front brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

oil weep/stains in engine bay

rear indicators starting to turn white

when emissions tested, tester unable to be able to register reading

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 222,272 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 20,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front and nearside rear tyres age cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,149 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres age cracked

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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FY08 CEO is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY08 CEO, 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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FY08 CEO is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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