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HY08 VAD

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,151 mi
Last recorded121,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,415 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 115,415 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,534 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 106,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 98,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,866 miles

Slight surface corrosion on all brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,353 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,957 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 56,957 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 18,525 miles

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

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

Offside 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 18 Feb 2011 16,853 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

o/s 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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HY08 VAD 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 64.3%.

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 HY08 VAD, 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 HY08 VAD registered?

HY08 VAD is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HY08 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 VAD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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