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FY58 HVT

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,355 mi
Last recorded82,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 HVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2023 82,355 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak and air box and pipes insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

heat shield around dpf/cat insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2022 76,525 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 76,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,086 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 69,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,934 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not clear

Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not clear

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,798 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,525 miles

4. Slight play in offside front of steering rack.

1. Front brake discs becoming worn. 2. Slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre. 3. Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming loose.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,978 miles

1. Offside front brake disc starting to corrode.

2. Both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

3. Offside front lower wish bone rear bush starting to split.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Offside front brake disc starting to corrode.

2. Both rear brake discs starting to corrode.

3. Offside front lower wish bone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,295 miles

1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,106 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,376 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 HVT is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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