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HN08 YKV

2008 Citroen C4

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 YKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,433 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,433 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

both side outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,085 miles

both outer sills are corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,749 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 80,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,938 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 69,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mounting (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,227 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 55,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,386 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,062 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,310 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 18,656 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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HN08 YKV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN08 YKV, 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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HN08 YKV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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