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FY58 HVK

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 HVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 129,413 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,525 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,007 miles

2x Rear Stop Lamps slightly damaged

Brake Hoses slightly deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil Springs corroded

Drivers seat torn on the side

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Central rearview mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Engine covers/Trays Fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 107,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

2x Rear Stop Lamps slightly damaged

Brake Hoses slightly deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil Springs corroded

Drivers seat torn on the side

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Central rearview mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various Engine covers/Trays Fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,065 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

engine cover/ tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 95,065 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover/ tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,483 miles

2x Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Oil Leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Blade excessively deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective Driver seat airbag deployed (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade excessively deteriorated (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

2x Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Oil Leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,410 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 67,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,405 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,829 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,510 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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FY58 HVK is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY58 HVK, 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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FY58 HVK is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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