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FY58 HVR

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 HVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,654 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,789 miles

Has play in inner steering arms

eml on

Fail 19 Jul 2016 76,789 miles

Has play in inner steering arms

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

eml on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,656 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,360 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,807 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wiper smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,641 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HVR is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HVR, 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 FY58 HVR registered?

FY58 HVR is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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