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KY08 FYV

2008 Citroen C4

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 85,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,852 miles

parking brake just met requirements at 17%

Fail 20 Feb 2016 80,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

parking brake just met requirements at 17%

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 68,837 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

child seats fit at rear

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 62,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,351 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Feb 2011 39,351 miles

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

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

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

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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KY08 FYV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KY08 FYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY08 FYV registered?

KY08 FYV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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