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MF08 YFN

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 YFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged is cracked ()

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

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

top dashboard panel distorted and slightly affecting view to front

Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged is cracked ()

Nearside outer sill corroded outside a prescribed area

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

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

top dashboard panel distorted and slightly affecting view to front

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,892 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2021 100,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,025 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn and corroded

signs of nearside rear brake overheated

Fail 12 Sep 2020 90,931 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside outer and inner sill corroded at front

signs of nearside rear brake overheated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 82,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is totally split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight bind rear brakes...

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,519 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,615 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,781 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper in-operative

Fail 30 Oct 2014 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside wiper in-operative

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 38,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,849 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 30,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 23,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,494 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 19,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 19,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

n/s door mirror missing

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 YFN is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 MF08 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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