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FY58 AKG

2008 Citroen Grand C4

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

174,374 mi
Last recorded174,374 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Grand C469,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 AKG
MakeCitroen
ModelGrand C4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 174,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded at the front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 174,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, also right on legal limits and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill has a large hole at the front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded at the front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 162,939 miles

Nearside Door mirror housing damaged but mirror is still use-able

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting and bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limits, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting and bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and on legal limits on inner and outer edges, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 162,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall through to cords in 3 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door mirror housing damaged but mirror is still use-able

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting and bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limits, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting and bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald and on legal limits on inner and outer edges, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 152,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 140,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,162 miles

Damage on offside rear lamp cluster.

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Wipers smearing windscreen slightly.

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

Damage on offside rear lamp cluster.

Exhaust heat shield at rear is loose and rattling.

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing on outer edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,753 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,753 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,257 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,257 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Dec 2014 62,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,564 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,934 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 43,934 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,145 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,145 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Citroen Grand C4?

Based on 9,776 MOT tests across 720 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,545
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 193
Stop lamp not working 168
Registration plate lamp not working 152
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FY58 AKG is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Grand C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 69,189 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 Grand C4 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY58 AKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Grand C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Grand C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY58 AKG is a 2008 Citroen Grand C4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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