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MK08 PUV

2008 Citroen C4

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,301 mi
Last recorded109,301 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C469,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 PUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 109,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play or steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lozenges and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (a) zone (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seat belts slow to retract

front exhaust metal bracket corroded off

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,571 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 89,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,403 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,227 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX HANGER BROKEN- STILL SECURE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,079 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four tyres are slightly perished

n/s and o/s rear brakediscs are slightly corroded

n/s front seatbelt is slow at retracting, once extended out

n/s front, o/s front and n/s rear tyres' outer sidewalls are slightly scuffed

Fail 13 Mar 2012 16,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all four tyres are slightly perished

n/s and o/s rear brakediscs are slightly corroded

n/s front seatbelt is slow at retracting, once extended out

n/s front, o/s front and n/s rear tyres' outer sidewalls are slightly scuffed

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,669 miles

can't check brake fluid level in reservoir,without removal of cap and filter

n/s and o/s front tyre's outer sidewalls slightly scuffed

rear brakediscs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 11,669 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

can't check brake fluid level in reservoir,without removal of cap and filter

n/s and o/s front tyre's outer sidewalls slightly scuffed

rear brakediscs corroded

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 PUV is a 2008 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK08 PUV, 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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MK08 PUV is a 2008 Citroen C4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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