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MK08 OPL

2008 Citroen C4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,604 mi
Last recorded98,604 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 OPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,604 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items in boot not allowing full inspection of third row seats and seatbelts

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,346 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items in boot not allowing full inspection of third row seats and seatbelts

Fail 7 Feb 2015 65,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 56,038 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,304 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,093 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f wiper slightly smears

o/s/f wiper slightly smears

Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f wiper slightly smears

o/s/f wiper slightly smears

Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,721 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,721 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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MK08 OPL is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK08 OPL, 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 MK08 OPL registered?

MK08 OPL is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MK08 OPL safe to buy?

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