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HK08 YVP

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,497 miles

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

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 115,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo area when revved black smoke coming out of plastic pipe area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing is damaged its plastic sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing top of headlight (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern at all (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board induction leak turbo area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 r 16 93 v bad wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2.5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush badly perished/aged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all four injectors around the base to the head have a pool of oil not sure if slight diesel leak strong advisory (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dipstick is broken

undertrays fitted some at the rear are damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 107,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 98,460 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,237 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,273 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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HK08 YVP is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK08 YVP, 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 HK08 YVP registered?

HK08 YVP is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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