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HN08 YLC

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,464 mi
Last recorded84,464 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 YLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 84,464 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Air intake pipes insecure/disconnected

Coolant level low

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise further inspection ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,378 miles

Air intake system leaking

Coolant bottle empty

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 80,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Air intake system leaking

Coolant bottle empty

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,155 miles

Bonnet release lever faulty, bonnet difficult to open and to secure in closed position

Coolant level low

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspect air induction/intake system leak

Fail 20 Jul 2021 78,155 miles

Bonnet release lever faulty, bonnet difficult to open and to secure in closed position

Coolant level low

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspect air induction/intake system leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,069 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre losing pressure ()

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

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

Suspect induction air leak, unable to find obvious fault

Fail 27 Jul 2020 77,069 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre losing pressure ()

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

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

Suspect induction air leak, unable to find obvious fault

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,699 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread and worn low on outer edge of tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

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

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

Suspect induction air leak although unable to positively identify obvious leak/location

Fail 23 Jul 2019 70,699 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges of tread

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread and worn low on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges of tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

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

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

Suspect induction air leak although unable to positively identify obvious leak/location

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,413 miles

Turbo area rattling/noisey

Fail 18 Jul 2018 59,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Turbo area rattling/noisey

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,097 miles

Coolant level below min

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Noise from engine area, suspect induction or exhaust/turbo air leak although difficult to fully inspect

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,097 miles

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

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

Coolant level below min

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Noise from engine area, suspect induction or exhaust/turbo air leak although difficult to fully inspect

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,156 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 38,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,622 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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HN08 YLC is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN08 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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