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KY08 FYX

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,092 mi
Last recorded141,092 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 141,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess appears to have movement but not worn?, possible cause bush fitted wrong way around? (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy rotating by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy rotating by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

under vehicle pat fluid bottle damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2024 141,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess appears to have movement but not worn?, possible cause bush fitted wrong way around? (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy rotating by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy rotating by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

offside rear light lens damaged and in my opinion is likely to cause injury but no reason for rejection found

rear boot difficult to open but remains secure in closed position

under vehicle pat fluid bottle damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2023 137,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe bent from suspension arm / bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe bent from suspension arm / bracket (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

emissions pat fluid bottle under vehicle damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2023 137,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe bent from suspension arm / bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe bent from suspension arm / bracket (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

emissions pat fluid bottle under vehicle damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2023 137,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split apart (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe bent from suspension arm / bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged metal pipe bent from suspension arm / bracket (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot greasy but no visable hole

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing getting rough

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,760 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 108,760 miles

Advise front brake pads worn low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,769 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,122 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,894 miles

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

both rear indicators are faded

emissions not read by DSM

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

fuel tank trim is damaged and insecure

heavy engine oil leaks

near side front tyre is on 3mm

rear number plate is coming unstuck but is still secure

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

both rear indicators are faded

emissions not read by DSM

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

fuel tank trim is damaged and insecure

heavy engine oil leaks

near side front tyre is on 3mm

rear number plate is coming unstuck but is still secure

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,305 miles

engine covers and undertrays are fitted not allowing inspection of some components

rear indicators are slightly faded

rear number plate is coming away from tail gate but is still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,131 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions passed but not registered by DSM

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,131 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions passed but not registered by DSM

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,740 miles

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

emmissions passed but not read by dsm

Fail 14 Jan 2014 51,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

emmissions passed but not read by dsm

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FYX is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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