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MF08 WLV

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 WLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,259 miles

Brake fluid slightily contaminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 103,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,075 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 83,628 miles

Coolant low

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

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

Plastic coating cracking and some missing from dipstick

Fail 1 May 2019 83,577 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant low

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

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

Plastic coating cracking and some missing from dipstick

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,966 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,087 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 69,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,381 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 24,178 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 24,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 15,138 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,506 miles

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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MF08 WLV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF08 WLV, 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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MF08 WLV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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