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MA08 UMU

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 UMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,654 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,652 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective governor not working (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,977 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 67,529 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,640 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 40,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail/screw in offside rear tyre. is on outer edge and not repairable.

nearside front wiper blade spliting.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,973 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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MA08 UMU 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 MA08 UMU, 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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MA08 UMU is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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