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MC08 ZTF

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,701 mi
Last recorded149,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,701 miles

Brakes ; Parking brake cable are corroded

Brakes ; Surface corrosion on brake discs , Front & rear , recommend clean off

Engine ; *** Oil level low , close to minimum . Oil leak offside of engine ?

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

Note ; Front brake performance was initially uneven , retested

Note ; Offside front & Offside rear tyre were under inflated , all now reset

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Tread low , areas at 2.0 mm ( close to legal limit ) & nail in tread

Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,921 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/r has light misting of oil ( leaking )

Tyres ; o/s/f tread bald inner edge , close to cords

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low outer edge & cracking in tread

Fail 29 Nov 2016 136,921 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level Empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; *** Coolant level very low ***

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum *** , oil leak

Suspension ; n/s/r has light misting of oil ( leaking )

Tyres ; o/s/f tread bald inner edge , close to cords

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low outer edge & cracking in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2015 113,255 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

advise oil level low

Fail 5 Dec 2015 113,251 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise oil level low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,585 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 91,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,082 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,806 miles

surface rust on all discs

Pass 26 May 2011 52,334 miles

Front discs getting rusty and pads wearing low.

Fail 25 May 2011 52,304 miles

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

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

Front discs getting rusty and pads wearing low.

Nearside 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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MC08 ZTF is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC08 ZTF, 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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MC08 ZTF is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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