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MC08 YXA

2008 Citroen C4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 122,158 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 108,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 93,695 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 May 2017 93,695 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 78,625 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,911 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 65,911 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,182 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,683 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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MC08 YXA is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC08 YXA, 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 MC08 YXA registered?

MC08 YXA is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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