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MA08 FEF

2008 Citroen C4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,545 mi
Last recorded202,545 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 202,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 201,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 116,671 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 116,448 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AROUND THE TURBO

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 105,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AROUND THE TURBO

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished and slight misshape

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,673 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 91,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,580 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,653 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,591 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2013 73,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid level getting low.

Front brake discs getting worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Near side rear tyre inner edge getting low.

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

Rear brake discs getting corroded.

Some damage near side rear sill.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,665 miles

Brake fluid level getting low.

Front brake discs getting worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Near side rear tyre inner edge getting low.

Rear brake discs getting corroded.

Some damage near side rear sill.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,822 miles

some damage nearside and offside front bumper and nearside outer sill

Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some damage nearside and offside front bumper and nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,202 miles

some accident damage nearside outer sill and front bumper

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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MA08 FEF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Black 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 MA08 FEF, 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 MA08 FEF registered?

MA08 FEF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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